The Midnight Man (1917)
When young inventor Bob Moore fails in his efforts to provide his father, a safe manufacturer, with a lock that is burglar proof, he contacts The "Eel," the most talented safecracker in the city, to offer him a job in his factory. The Eel, deciding to go straight, accepts the offer, but when he later learns that Irene Hardin has been given a valuable necklace by her father, The Eel plans one last job to secure Irene's pearls.
Director: Elmer Clifton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 13, 1917
Cast
- Jack Mulhall - Bob Moore
- Ann Forrest - Irene Hardin (as Ann Kroman)
- Albert MacQuarrie - The 'Eel' (as Al MacQuarrie)
- Warda Lamont - Molly
- Hal Wilson - Mr. Moore
- Wilbur Higby - John Hardin
- Jack Carlyle - Undetermined role (as Carlyle) (as J. Montgomery)
Screenplay
- Bess Meredyth (Story)
- Tom Gibson
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Elmer Clifton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Man about?
- When young inventor Bob Moore fails in his efforts to provide his father, a safe manufacturer, with a lock that is burglar proof, he contacts The "Eel," the most talented safecracker in the city, to offer him a job in his factory. The Eel, deciding to go straight, accepts the offer, but when he later learns that Irene Hardin has been given a valuable necklace by her father, The Eel plans one last job to secure Irene's pearls.
- Who directed The Midnight Man?
- The Midnight Man was directed by Elmer Clifton.
- Who stars in The Midnight Man?
- The Midnight Man stars Jack Mulhall, Ann Forrest, Albert MacQuarrie, Warda Lamont, Hal Wilson, Wilbur Higby.
- How long is The Midnight Man?
- The Midnight Man has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Midnight Man?
- The Midnight Man is a Drama film.
- Where was The Midnight Man produced?
- The Midnight Man was produced in United States of America.