Three Hours (1927)
Three hours ago you were begging on the street-now you have come back for your baby-but you'll never see her alive again!
Left penniless by her vengeful ex-husband, Madeline is forced to become a pickpocket to pay for a new wardrobe. One of her victims is a Mr. Finlay, who threatens to turn her over to the police -- until he hears Madeline's woeful tale of her cruel, possessive husband.
Director: James Flood
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 5, 1927
Cast
- Corinne Griffith - Madeline Durkin
- John Bowers - James Finlay
- Hobart Bosworth - Jonathan Durkin
- Paul Ellis - Gilbert Wainwright
- Anne Schaefer - The Governess
- Mary Louise Miller - Baby Durkin
Screenplay
- May Edginton (Novel)
- Paul Bern
Cinematography: Harry Jackson
Production: Corinne Griffith Productions, First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
san francisco, california, poverty, silent film
More Films by Director: James Flood
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Three Hours about?
- Left penniless by her vengeful ex-husband, Madeline is forced to become a pickpocket to pay for a new wardrobe. One of her victims is a Mr. Finlay, who threatens to turn her over to the police -- until he hears Madeline's woeful tale of her cruel, possessive husband.
- Who directed Three Hours?
- Three Hours was directed by James Flood.
- Who stars in Three Hours?
- Three Hours stars Corinne Griffith, John Bowers, Hobart Bosworth, Paul Ellis, Anne Schaefer, Mary Louise Miller.
- How long is Three Hours?
- Three Hours has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Three Hours?
- Three Hours is a Drama film.
- Where was Three Hours produced?
- Three Hours was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Three Hours?
- The themes of Three Hours include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.