Contraband
Originally released in 1925. Contraband is a drama film. directed by Alan Crosland.
Starring Lois Wilson, Noah Beery, and Raymond Hatton
Synopsis
After inheriting a newspaper in a small country town, Carmel Lee leaves her home in the city to take charge of it. She soon discovers that the town is terrorized by a band of bootleggers, who abduct and later kill the local sheriff. With the aid of Professor Pell, who has been recently fired as school superintendent, Carmel makes a public issue of the sheriff's murder, editorializing in her paper for justice and reform. Pell and Carmel are kidnapped by the bootleggers, but Carmel escapes and alerts the police. The bootleggers are arrested, the sheriff's murder in solved, and Abner Fownes, a politician and one of the town's leading citizens, is uncovered as the leader of the gang.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contraband about?
After inheriting a newspaper in a small country town, Carmel Lee leaves her home in the city to take charge of it. She soon discovers that the town is terrorized by a band of bootleggers, who abduc...
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband was directed by Alan Crosland.
How long is Contraband?
Contraband has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Contraband released?
Contraband was released on February 16, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contraband?
The main cast of Contraband includes Lois Wilson, Noah Beery, Raymond Hatton, Raymond McKee, Charles Ogle.