Crooked Streets (1920)
Gail Ellis, a secretary, accompanies Professor Silas Griswold and his wife to China on an expedition to acquire antique vases. Curiosity draws her to the Shanghai slums where, unknown to Gail, her driver is participating in a scheme to abduct her. Gail escapes, but in the process is accosted by drunken sailors. Luckily, Rupert O'Dare, a young Englishman, is nearby and rescues Gail. He escorts her back to the hotel where he discloses his identity as a British secret service agent and proceeds to arrest the Griswolds for smuggling opium in antique vases. Gail then reveals herself as a member of the United States Secret Service and the two agents fall in love.
Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 8, 1920
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Gail Ellis
- Jack Holt - Rupert O'Dare
- Clyde Fillmore - Lawrence Griswold
- Clarence Geldart - Silas Griswold
- Josephine Crowell - Mrs. Griswold
- Fred Starr
Screenplay
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
library of congress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crooked Streets about?
- Gail Ellis, a secretary, accompanies Professor Silas Griswold and his wife to China on an expedition to acquire antique vases. Curiosity draws her to the Shanghai slums where, unknown to Gail, her driver is participating in a scheme to abduct her. Gail escapes, but in the process is accosted by drunken sailors. Luckily, Rupert O'Dare, a young Englishman, is nearby and rescues Gail. He escorts her back to the hotel where he discloses his identity as a British secret service agent and proceeds to arrest the Griswolds for smuggling opium in antique vases. Gail then reveals herself as a member of the United States Secret Service and the two agents fall in love.
- Who directed Crooked Streets?
- Crooked Streets was directed by Paul Powell.
- Who stars in Crooked Streets?
- Crooked Streets stars Ethel Clayton, Jack Holt, Clyde Fillmore, Clarence Geldart, Josephine Crowell, Fred Starr.
- How long is Crooked Streets?
- Crooked Streets has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Crooked Streets?
- Crooked Streets is a Drama film.
- Where was Crooked Streets produced?
- Crooked Streets was produced in United States of America.