The Flashlight
Originally released in 1917. The Flashlight is a mystery film. directed by Ida May Park. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, and Lon Chaney
Synopsis
Jack Lane (William Stowell) has made an invention for photographing wild animals. It consists of a camera with a trigger -- when the trigger is stepped on by a passing animal, a flash goes off and the camera shoots the picture. Lane goes up to the mountains to try out his new contraption. When a recluse refuses to let him spend the night in his cabin, Lane goes to sleep out of doors, with the camera set up near by. In the middle of the night, he is awakened by the flash and the sound of gunshots. Trekking back to his own cabin the next day, he develops the picture, which is of a girl holding a rifle. He returns to the recluse's cabin where he is arrested for murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorothy Phillips
as Delice Brixton
William Stowell
as Jack Lane
Lon Chaney
as Henry Norton / Porter Brixton
Alfred Allen
as John Peterson
George Berrell
as Barclay (as George Burrell)
Evelyn Selbie
as Mrs. Barclay
Clyde Benson
as Deputy
Orin Jackson
as Howard, Jack Lane's servant (as O.C. Jackson)
Mark Fenton
as Judge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bluebird Photoplays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flashlight about?
Jack Lane (William Stowell) has made an invention for photographing wild animals. It consists of a camera with a trigger -- when the trigger is stepped on by a passing animal, a flash goes off and ...
Who directed The Flashlight?
The Flashlight was directed by Ida May Park.
How long is The Flashlight?
The Flashlight has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Flashlight released?
The Flashlight was released on May 21, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flashlight?
The main cast of The Flashlight includes Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Lon Chaney, Alfred Allen, George Berrell.