Creaking Stairs (1919)
Dearie Lane refuses to marry Fred Millard, whom she loves, because of her previous affair with roué Mark Winfield. When she confesses, Fred forgives her, and they marry and live happily in a modest home until the owner, who turns out to be Winfield, comes to collect a delinquent payment and suddenly dies. Dearie, afraid that the absent Fred will misunderstand, hides the body with the help of a boarder and a cook until midnight when they carry it down the stairs to the countryside, but the creaking of the steps is heard by Fred.
Director: Rupert Julian
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 10, 1919
Cast
- Mary MacLaren - 'Dearie' Lane
- Herbert Prior - Mark Winfield
- Jack Mulhall - Fred Millard
- Clarissa Selwynne - The Buyer (as Clarissa Selwyn)
- Lucretia Harris - Elsie
Screenplay
- Rupert Julian (Story)
- Evelyn Campbell
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rupert Julian
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Creaking Stairs about?
- Dearie Lane refuses to marry Fred Millard, whom she loves, because of her previous affair with roué Mark Winfield. When she confesses, Fred forgives her, and they marry and live happily in a modest home until the owner, who turns out to be Winfield, comes to collect a delinquent payment and suddenly dies. Dearie, afraid that the absent Fred will misunderstand, hides the body with the help of a boarder and a cook until midnight when they carry it down the stairs to the countryside, but the creaking of the steps is heard by Fred.
- Who directed Creaking Stairs?
- Creaking Stairs was directed by Rupert Julian.
- Who stars in Creaking Stairs?
- Creaking Stairs stars Mary MacLaren, Herbert Prior, Jack Mulhall, Clarissa Selwynne, Lucretia Harris.
- How long is Creaking Stairs?
- Creaking Stairs has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Creaking Stairs?
- Creaking Stairs is a Drama, Mystery film.