At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern
| At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern | |
|---|---|
 Still from film (April 1922) | |
| Directed by | Lloyd Ingraham |
| Produced by | H. J. Reynolds |
| Screenplay by |
Lloyd Ingraham David Kirkland |
| Based on |
At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern (novel) by Myrtle Reed |
| Starring |
Betty Ross Clarke Earl Schenck Wade Boteler |
Production company |
Renco Film Co. |
| Distributed by | W. W. Hodkinson Corp. |
Release dates | January 1922 |
Running time | 6 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern is a 1922 American comedy-drama silent film based on the eponymous novel by Myrtle Reed. The film was directed by Lloyd Ingraham, who co-wrote the film adaption with David Kirkland.[1] It stars Betty Ross Clarke, Earl Schenck and Wade Boteler. The survival status of the film is lost.[2]
Synopsis
Harlan Carr is left $600 and a country home in New England by his uncle's will. The will provides that a future legacy will come to him if he entertains a number of guests, all married relations of the uncle. Carr and his wife take up residence in the home, where all kinds of ghostly events take place. After the arrival of the guests, they quickly make life miserable for the couple, who tolerate them and their unpleasantness for fear of losing the legacy. At last Harlan loses all patience and orders them from the house. Then, unexpectedly, the family lawyer informs the Carrs that having done exactly as their uncle wished, they will be rewarded with the remainder of their uncle's money.[3]
Cast
- Betty Ross Clarke - Mrs. Carr
- Earl Schenck - Harlan Carr
- Wade Boteler - Dick
- Victor Potel - The poet
- Clara Clark Ward - Mrs. Dodd
- Monte Collins - Jeremiah Bradford
- William Courtright - Uncle Skyles
- Mrs. Raymond Hatton - Mrs. Holmes
- Newton Hall - Willie
- Zella Ingraham - Elaine
Reviews and reception
A review in Moving Picture World from January 1922, said that Ingraham "has given the screen an entertaining production". The review gave positive reviews for the acting, noting that it "goes a long way toward lending plausibility to a number of events which are somewhat amazing, but which, nevertheless, are not too far fetched to seem possible".[2] A review in The Film Daily from 1922, said the story was "built up with much detail and some amusing comedy...but lacks plot and drama". The review was positive about the direction of Ingraham, stating that he "keeps things moving and handles players well".[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern(1922)". TCM. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 John T. Soister; Henry Nicolella (2012). American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913–1929. McFarland. pp. 14–16. ISBN 978-0-7864-3581-4.
- ↑ "At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern". American Film Institute. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Types and Situations Make Amusing Comedy". The Film Daily. January 1922. p. 9.