The Sealed Envelope (1919)
Peter James Slaney, just released from prison, is the only boarder who is kind to Lena, the maid at the cheap Paris Hotel. So that Lena can leave her abusive landlady, Slaney accepts $2,500 from a stranger, who threatens to send Slaney back to prison unless he undertakes a job. Slaney is sent to the home of political boss John Biggs with a sealed envelope which he is to open after entering.
Director: Douglas Gerrard
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: February 17, 1919
Cast
- Fritzi Brunette - Lena
- William Sheer - Peter James Slaney
- Joseph W. Girard - John Biggs
- Charles Dorian - Philip Gregory
- Catherine Wallace - Madge
- Ogden Crane - Truman
- Martha Mattox - Mrs. Lickel
- Francis Murphy - Dimples
Screenplay
- Andrew Soutar (Story)
- Harvey Gates
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Douglas Gerrard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sealed Envelope about?
- Peter James Slaney, just released from prison, is the only boarder who is kind to Lena, the maid at the cheap Paris Hotel. So that Lena can leave her abusive landlady, Slaney accepts $2,500 from a stranger, who threatens to send Slaney back to prison unless he undertakes a job. Slaney is sent to the home of political boss John Biggs with a sealed envelope which he is to open after entering.
- Who directed The Sealed Envelope?
- The Sealed Envelope was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
- Who stars in The Sealed Envelope?
- The Sealed Envelope stars Fritzi Brunette, William Sheer, Joseph W. Girard, Charles Dorian, Catherine Wallace, Ogden Crane.
- How long is The Sealed Envelope?
- The Sealed Envelope has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Sealed Envelope?
- The Sealed Envelope is a Mystery, Drama film.
- Where was The Sealed Envelope produced?
- The Sealed Envelope was produced in United States of America.