The Empty Cab (1918)
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
Director: Douglas Gerrard
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 6, 1918
Cast
- Franklyn Farnum - Henry Egbert Xerxes
- Eileen Percy - The Girl
- Frank Brownlee - Big Ed
- Fred Kelsey - The Detective
- Harry De More - Ramsey, City Editor
- Harry Lindsey - The Bartender
Screenplay
Production: Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Douglas Gerrard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Empty Cab about?
- Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
- Who directed The Empty Cab?
- The Empty Cab was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
- Who stars in The Empty Cab?
- The Empty Cab stars Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, Frank Brownlee, Fred Kelsey, Harry De More, Harry Lindsey.
- How long is The Empty Cab?
- The Empty Cab has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Empty Cab?
- The Empty Cab is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Empty Cab produced?
- The Empty Cab was produced in United States of America.