Voices of the City (1921)
When taken to a San Francisco cafe by her sweetheart Jimmy, Georgia Rodman witnesses the shooting of a policeman by an underworld gang. The owner, O'Rourke, whom Jimmy believes to be his friend, sends one of his men to their table to inquire about Georgia, and after he shoots the policeman, Georgia and Jimmy are held for questioning. As a result, Georgia is turned out of her home, and O'Rourke gives the couple a room in his hotel. Assistant District Attorney Steven Graham links the missing couple with O'Rourke's activities and collects evidence against him. O'Rourke plans to bribe Graham and have Jimmy shot on the night of his annual ball, and Sally, O'Rourke's ex-mistress, learning of the plan, turns against him and informs Georgia; finding Jimmy wounded, Georgia seeks revenge at the ball, but Sally shoots O'Rourke. Georgia is reunited with her family and Jimmy, while Graham finds happiness with her sister Mary. It is considered to be a lost film.
Cast
- Leatrice Joy - Georgia Rodman
- Lon Chaney - O'Rourke
- John Bowers - Graham
- Cullen Landis - Jimmy
- Richard Tucker - Clancy
- Mary Warren - Mary Rodman
- Edythe Chapman - Mrs. Rodman
- Betty Schade - Sally
- Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn - Pierson (as Maurice B. Flynn)
- Milton Ross - Courey
Screenplay
- Leroy Scott (Story)
- Arthur F. Statter
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Voices of the City about?
- When taken to a San Francisco cafe by her sweetheart Jimmy, Georgia Rodman witnesses the shooting of a policeman by an underworld gang. The owner, O'Rourke, whom Jimmy believes to be his friend, sends one of his men to their table to inquire about Georgia, and after he shoots the policeman, Georgia and Jimmy are held for questioning. As a result, Georgia is turned out of her home, and O'Rourke gives the couple a room in his hotel. Assistant District Attorney Steven Graham links the missing couple with O'Rourke's activities and collects evidence against him. O'Rourke plans to bribe Graham and have Jimmy shot on the night of his annual ball, and Sally, O'Rourke's ex-mistress, learning of the plan, turns against him and informs Georgia; finding Jimmy wounded, Georgia seeks revenge at the ball, but Sally shoots O'Rourke. Georgia is reunited with her family and Jimmy, while Graham finds happiness with her sister Mary. It is considered to be a lost film.
- Who directed Voices of the City?
- Voices of the City was directed by Wallace Worsley.
- Who stars in Voices of the City?
- Voices of the City stars Leatrice Joy, Lon Chaney, John Bowers, Cullen Landis, Richard Tucker, Mary Warren.
- How long is Voices of the City?
- Voices of the City has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Voices of the City?
- Voices of the City is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Voices of the City produced?
- Voices of the City was produced in United States of America.