Silence (1926)
Jim Warren, a crook, is married to Norma, but there was a flaw in their marriage papers and he must marry her again to protect their unborn child. He returns home and gives her some money but it has been stolen and she is sent to jail as an accomplice. To get her out, he is forced to marry another woman and Norma, thinking Jim has deserted her marries Phil Powers, and gives birth to Jim's daughter. Years later, Jim meets his daughter in the midst of a blackmail scheme against Norma over her earlier imprisonment. The daughter shoots the blackmailer, and Jim takes the blame.
Director: Rupert Julian
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: April 25, 1926
Cast
- Vera Reynolds - Norma Drake / Norma Powers
- H.B. Warner - Jim Warren
- Raymond Hatton - Harry Silvers
- Jack Mulhall - Arthur Lawrence
- Rockliffe Fellowes - Phil Powers
- Virginia Pearson - Millie Burke
Screenplay
- Bertram Millhauser
- Max Marcin (Theatre Play)
- Beulah Marie Dix
Cinematography: J. Peverell Marley
Production: DeMille Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rupert Julian
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silence about?
- Jim Warren, a crook, is married to Norma, but there was a flaw in their marriage papers and he must marry her again to protect their unborn child. He returns home and gives her some money but it has been stolen and she is sent to jail as an accomplice. To get her out, he is forced to marry another woman and Norma, thinking Jim has deserted her marries Phil Powers, and gives birth to Jim's daughter. Years later, Jim meets his daughter in the midst of a blackmail scheme against Norma over her earlier imprisonment. The daughter shoots the blackmailer, and Jim takes the blame.
- Who directed Silence?
- Silence was directed by Rupert Julian.
- Who stars in Silence?
- Silence stars Vera Reynolds, H.B. Warner, Raymond Hatton, Jack Mulhall, Rockliffe Fellowes, Virginia Pearson.
- How long is Silence?
- Silence has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Silence?
- Silence is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Silence produced?
- Silence was produced in United States of America.