A Splendid Hazard (1920)
The Story starts thus: "And as the stars fall-out of nothing into nothing.......We are born-we live- and we die in the midst of the marvelous."
Karl Breitman, obsessed with the notion that he is a descendant of Napoleon, is driven to restore the monarchy in France. To accomplish this, he courts Hedda Gobert, who, he has learned, possesses Napoleon's papers. Upon winning Hedda, Breitman steals the documents, which lead him to America and the home of Admiral Killigrew where, the papers allege, the emperor's hidden wealth resides.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 26, 1920
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall - Karl Breitman
- Rosemary Theby - Hedda Gobert
- Norman Kerry - John Fitzgerald
- Ann Forrest - Laura Killigrew
- Hardee Kirkland - Adm. Killegrew
- Thomas Jefferson - Dr. Ferraud
- Philo McCullough - Arthur Cathewe
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - Pierre Picard
- Joseph J. Dowling - French emigré
Screenplay
- Harold McGrath (Novel)
Production: Mayflower Photoplay Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Splendid Hazard about?
- Karl Breitman, obsessed with the notion that he is a descendant of Napoleon, is driven to restore the monarchy in France. To accomplish this, he courts Hedda Gobert, who, he has learned, possesses Napoleon's papers. Upon winning Hedda, Breitman steals the documents, which lead him to America and the home of Admiral Killigrew where, the papers allege, the emperor's hidden wealth resides.
- Who directed A Splendid Hazard?
- A Splendid Hazard was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in A Splendid Hazard?
- A Splendid Hazard stars Henry B. Walthall, Rosemary Theby, Norman Kerry, Ann Forrest, Hardee Kirkland, Thomas Jefferson.
- How long is A Splendid Hazard?
- A Splendid Hazard has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Splendid Hazard?
- A Splendid Hazard is a Drama film.
- Where was A Splendid Hazard produced?
- A Splendid Hazard was produced in United States of America.