The House Without a Key
Originally released in 1926. The House Without a Key is a action/adventure film. directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. With a runtime of 3h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Allene Ray, Walter Miller, and E.H. Calvert
Synopsis
A Pathe serial in ten chapters of two-reels each: Dan Winterslip, a wealthy man in Honolulu, has not spoken to his brother, who owns a hotel next to Winterslip's estate, in over twenty years. Minerva, sister to the estranged brothers, comes from Boston to try to reconcile the two men. John Quincy Winterslip, Dan's nephew, receives a letter instructing him to retrieve a box from an attic in San Francisco and dump the contents into the ocean. He is on board a ship bound for Hawaii in which other passengers are also after the box. Dan Winterslip is murdered. Charlie Chan, a Chinese detective, offers to help solve the killing and the mysteries surround the box. Chan is looking for the person whose wristwatch is missing the number 'three.'
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
3h 30m
210 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Allene Ray
as Carry Egan
Walter Miller
as John Quincy Winterclip
E.H. Calvert
as Dan Winterclip
Betty Caldwell
as Barbara Winterclip
Natalie Warfield
as Minerva Winterclip
Jack Pratt
as James Egan
William Bailey
as Harry Jennison
Frank Lackteen
as Kaohla
George Kuwa
as Charlie Chan
Harry Semels
as Saladine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pathé Exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House Without a Key about?
A Pathe serial in ten chapters of two-reels each: Dan Winterslip, a wealthy man in Honolulu, has not spoken to his brother, who owns a hotel next to Winterslip's estate, in over twenty years. Miner...
Who directed The House Without a Key?
The House Without a Key was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
How long is The House Without a Key?
The House Without a Key has a runtime of 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes total).
When was The House Without a Key released?
The House Without a Key was released on November 21, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House Without a Key?
The main cast of The House Without a Key includes Allene Ray, Walter Miller, E.H. Calvert, Betty Caldwell, Natalie Warfield.