The Flashlight (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Flashlight is a mystery film directed by Ida May Park, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Flashlight stars Dorothy Phillips as Delice Brixton, William Stowell as Jack Lane, Lon Chaney as Henry Norton / Porter Brixton and Alfred Allen as John Peterson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flashlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flashlight tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flashlight (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flashlight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Flashlight?
- The Flashlight stars Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Lon Chaney, Alfred Allen and George Berrell.
- When was The Flashlight released?
- The Flashlight was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.