A Midnight Bell
| A Midnight Bell | |
|---|---|
_-_2.jpg) Film still originally published in the Exhibitors Herald in July 1921. | |
| Directed by | Charles Ray |
| Produced by | Charles Ray |
| Written by | Richard Andres (adaptation) |
| Based on |
A Midnight Bell by Charles Hale Hoyt |
| Starring |
Charles Ray Doris Pawn |
| Cinematography | George Rizard |
| Edited by | Harry Decker |
| Distributed by | Associated First National Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 6,140 ft. / 6 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
A Midnight Bell is a 1921 American silent comedy 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 film is based on a play by the same name that premiered on Broadway in 1889 with Maude Adams in a leading role and starring Eugene Canfield as Martin Tripp.[2][1]
Plot summary
Crooks, pretending to manifest supernatural phenomena, are exposed by the town's plucky native son, Martin Tripp.[1][3]
Cast
- Charles Ray as Martin Tripp
- Donald MacDonald as Stephen Labaree
- Van Dyke Brooke as Abner Grey
- Doris Pawn as Annie Grey
- Clyde McCoy as Mac
- Jess Herring as Spike
- S.J. Bingham as 'Bull' Barton
- Bert Offord as 'Slick' Sweeney
- Monte Collins (bit part, uncredited)
References
- 1 2 3 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
- ↑ A Midnight Bell at TCM.com
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- A Midnight Bell on IMDb
- A Midnight Bell at the TCM Movie Database
- Synopsis at AllMovie
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