The Black Stork (1917)
Kill defectives, save the nation and see 'The Black Stork'.
A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
Director: Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 28, 1917
Cast
- Jane Fearnley - Miriam Fontaine
- Allan Murnane - Tom Watson
- Hamilton Revelle - Claude Leffingwell
- Elsie Esmond - Anne Schultz
- Henry Bergman - The Detective
- John Miltern
- Edgar L. Davenport
- George Moss
- Elsie Baker
- Harry J. Haiselden - Dr. Dickey
Screenplay
Cinematography: Leopold Wharton
Production: Sheriott Pictures Corp., Wharton
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
eugenics
More Films by Director: Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Stork about?
- A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
- Who directed The Black Stork?
- The Black Stork was directed by Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton.
- Who stars in The Black Stork?
- The Black Stork stars Jane Fearnley, Allan Murnane, Hamilton Revelle, Elsie Esmond, Henry Bergman, John Miltern.
- How long is The Black Stork?
- The Black Stork has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Stork?
- The Black Stork is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Black Stork produced?
- The Black Stork was produced in United States of America.