Flirting with Death (1917)
When an aviator dies performing in a traveling circus, the circus closes and sideshow con men "Sky-High" Billy Wardell and "Domino" Dominick are arrested for giving out fake watches to wheel of fortune winners. After Domino springs the jail's lock, they jump a freight train and arrive in the next town, where Billy falls in love when Jane Higgenbotham allows them to breakfast on her freshly baked pies.
Director: Elmer Clifton
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 24, 1917
Cast
- Herbert Rawlinson - 'Sky High' Billy Wardwell
- Agnes Vernon - Jane Higginbotham (as Brownie Vernon)
- Frank MacQuarrie - 'Domino' Dominick
- Mark Fenton - Dave Higginbotham
- Doc Crane - Ed Warmbath
- Fred Unger - Murphy (as 'Red' Unger)
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Elmer Clifton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flirting with Death about?
- When an aviator dies performing in a traveling circus, the circus closes and sideshow con men "Sky-High" Billy Wardell and "Domino" Dominick are arrested for giving out fake watches to wheel of fortune winners. After Domino springs the jail's lock, they jump a freight train and arrive in the next town, where Billy falls in love when Jane Higgenbotham allows them to breakfast on her freshly baked pies.
- Who directed Flirting with Death?
- Flirting with Death was directed by Elmer Clifton.
- Who stars in Flirting with Death?
- Flirting with Death stars Herbert Rawlinson, Agnes Vernon, Frank MacQuarrie, Mark Fenton, Doc Crane, Fred Unger.
- How long is Flirting with Death?
- Flirting with Death has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Flirting with Death?
- Flirting with Death is a Adventure, Comedy film.
- Where was Flirting with Death produced?
- Flirting with Death was produced in United States of America.