April Showers (1923)
Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.
Director: Tom Forman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 21, 1923
Cast
- Colleen Moore - Maggie Muldoon
- Kenneth Harlan - Danny O'Rourke
- Ruth Clifford - Miriam Welton
- Priscilla Bonner - Shannon O'Rourke
- Tom McGuire - Lieutenant Muldoon
- Myrtle Vane - Mrs. O'Rourke
Screenplay
- Louis D. Lighton (Screenplay)
- Hope Loring (Screenplay)
- Louis D. Lighton (Story)
- Hope Loring (Story)
Cinematography: Harry Perry
Production: B.P. Schulberg Productions, Preferred Pictures, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, lost film
More Films by Director: Tom Forman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is April Showers about?
- Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.
- Who directed April Showers?
- April Showers was directed by Tom Forman.
- Who stars in April Showers?
- April Showers stars Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, Tom McGuire, Myrtle Vane.
- How long is April Showers?
- April Showers has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is April Showers?
- April Showers is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was April Showers produced?
- April Showers was produced in United States of America.