The Empty Cab
Originally released in 1918. The Empty Cab is a drama/mystery film. directed by Douglas Gerrard. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, and Frank Brownlee
Synopsis
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bluebird Photoplays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Empty Cab about?
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witness...
Who directed The Empty Cab?
The Empty Cab was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
How long is The Empty Cab?
The Empty Cab has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Empty Cab released?
The Empty Cab was released on July 6, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Empty Cab?
The main cast of The Empty Cab includes Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, Frank Brownlee, Fred Kelsey, Harry De More.