Lights Out (1923)
Notorious crooks "Hairpin" Annie and Sea Bass steal a suitcase on the train and discover that it is filled with scenarios. Its owner, Egbert Winslow, agrees to write a screenplay about the underworld with Sea Bass's help. Sea Bass, seeing a chance to expose a pal who has double-crossed him, describes "High-Shine" Joe and some of his underworld activities. Joe sees the film in a South American theater and recognizes himself. He goes to the motion picture studio determined to kill Egbert Winslow, but bank president Peyton, who has been robbed by Joe, appears simultaneously with the police and saves Winslow.
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 12, 1923
Cast
- Ruth Stonehouse - 'Hairpin' Annie
- Hank Mann - Ben
- Ben Hewlett - Keith Forbes
- Mabel Van Buren - Mrs. Gallant
- Fred Kelsey - Decker
- Harry Fenwick - Peyton
- Chester Bishop - Bangs (a movie director)
- Max Asher - Wellabach (a movie producer) (as Max Ascher)
- Walter McGrail - Sea Bass
- Marie Astaire - Barbara
Screenplay
- Paul Dickey (Theatre Play)
- Mann Page (Theatre Play)
- Rex Taylor (Adaptation)
- Rex Taylor (Screenplay)
Cinematography: William Marshall
Production: Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alfred Santell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lights Out about?
- Notorious crooks "Hairpin" Annie and Sea Bass steal a suitcase on the train and discover that it is filled with scenarios. Its owner, Egbert Winslow, agrees to write a screenplay about the underworld with Sea Bass's help. Sea Bass, seeing a chance to expose a pal who has double-crossed him, describes "High-Shine" Joe and some of his underworld activities. Joe sees the film in a South American theater and recognizes himself. He goes to the motion picture studio determined to kill Egbert Winslow, but bank president Peyton, who has been robbed by Joe, appears simultaneously with the police and saves Winslow.
- Who directed Lights Out?
- Lights Out was directed by Alfred Santell.
- Who stars in Lights Out?
- Lights Out stars Ruth Stonehouse, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Mabel Van Buren, Fred Kelsey, Harry Fenwick.
- How long is Lights Out?
- Lights Out has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Lights Out?
- Lights Out is a Drama, Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was Lights Out produced?
- Lights Out was produced in United States of America.