A Midnight Bell
| A Midnight Bell | |
|---|---|
 A scene from the film, originally published in the Exhibitors Herald in July, 1921. | |
| Directed by | Charles Ray |
| Produced by | Charles Ray |
| Written by |
Douglas L. Hunt (novel) Charles Hale Hoyt (play) Richard Andres adaptation |
| Starring |
Charles Ray Doris Pawn |
| Cinematography | George Rizard |
| Edited by | Harry Decker |
| Distributed by | Associated First National Pictures |
Release dates | August 1921 |
Running time | 6,140 ft/6 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Midnight Bell is a 1921 American silent film. The film was directed and produced by its star, Charles Ray. His brother, Albert, is thought to have directed scenes in which Charles did not feature. The film is believed to be lost.[1]
The play on which A Midnight Bell is based first opened on Broadway in 1889 with Maude Adams in a leading role, Eugene Canfield played the main character of Martin Tripp.[2][3]
Plot summary
Crooks, pretending to manifest supernatural phenomena, are exposed by the town's plucky native son, Martin Tripp.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Soister, John T. American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland. p 389. Web. Accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ Internet Broadway Database
- ↑ Soister, John T. American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland. p 389. Web. Accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ Soister, John T. American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland. p 389. Web. Accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ A Midnight Bell at TCM.com
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