Man Under Cover
"Crook Story"
Originally released in 1922. Man Under Cover is a crime/drama film. directed by Tod Browning. At just 46 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Herbert Rawlinson, George Hernandez, and William Courtright
Synopsis
Paul Porter and his swindler friend Daddy Moffat visit Paul's hometown and find an old friend, Holt Langdon, local bank cashier, in trouble over oil investments. Because of his friendship and love for Langdon's sister, Margaret, Paul resolves to help him by robbing the bank. Finding Holt a victim of suicide inside the bank, he makes it appear that Holt died defending the premises. Paul determines to reform, and he aids Margaret by buying a local newspaper. When two confidence men induce the populace to invest in a fake oil well scheme, Paul and Daddy Moffat, with the help of lawyer Colonel Culpepper, start another phony oil well and force the confidence men to buy it out at a high price. Paul returns the townspeople's money and tells Margaret the story; she then agrees to marry him.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Herbert Rawlinson
as Paul Porter
George Hernandez
as Daddy Moffat
William Courtright
as Mayor Harper
George Webb
as Jones Wiley
Edwin B. Tilton
as 'Coal Oil' Chase
Gerald Pring
as Holt Langdon
Barbara Bedford
as Margaret Langdon
Willis Marks
as Colonel Culpepper
Betty Eliason
as Kiddie
Betty Stone
as Kiddie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man Under Cover about?
Paul Porter and his swindler friend Daddy Moffat visit Paul's hometown and find an old friend, Holt Langdon, local bank cashier, in trouble over oil investments. Because of his friendship and love ...
Who directed Man Under Cover?
Man Under Cover was directed by Tod Browning.
How long is Man Under Cover?
Man Under Cover has a runtime of 0 hours and 46 minutes (46 minutes total).
When was Man Under Cover released?
Man Under Cover was released on October 4, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man Under Cover?
The main cast of Man Under Cover includes Herbert Rawlinson, George Hernandez, William Courtright, George Webb, Edwin B. Tilton.