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The Midnight Man (1917)

1917-08-13 · 50m · EN
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When young inventor Bob Moore fails in his efforts to provide his father, a safe manufacturer, with a lock that is burglar proof, he contacts The "Eel," the most talented safecracker in the city, to offer him a job in his factory. The Eel, deciding to go straight, accepts the offer, but when he later learns that Irene Hardin has been given a valuable necklace by her father, The Eel plans one last job to secure Irene's pearls.

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Elmer CliftonDirectorTom GibsonWriter

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Jack MulhallJack MulhallBob MooreAnn ForrestAnn ForrestIrene Hardin (as Ann Kroman)Albert MacQuarrieAlbert MacQuarrieThe 'Eel' (as Al MacQuarrie)Warda LamontWarda LamontMollyHal WilsonHal WilsonMr. MooreWilbur HigbyWilbur HigbyJohn HardinJack CarlyleJack CarlyleUndetermined role (as Carlyle) (as J. Montgomery)

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Lost film

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityLost FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference260430Actor preference883348 · 198046 · 447013

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What is The Midnight Man about?

When young inventor Bob Moore fails in his efforts to provide his father, a safe manufacturer, with a lock that is burglar proof, he contacts The "Eel," the most talented safecracker in the city, to offer him a job in his factory. The Eel, deciding to go straight, accepts the offer, but when he later learns that Irene Hardin has been given a valuable necklace by her father, The Eel plans one last job to secure Irene's pearls.

How long is The Midnight Man?

The Midnight Man has a runtime of 50 minutes.