The Messenger(1921)
The Messenger Synopsis
A chemist who lives with his daughter has invented an explosive which he calls "IT." A masked band seeks to steal the explosive from him, and has already sent the chemist warning letters. The chemist hides the explosive in his safe, but his daughter transfers it to a lamp on the table for safer keeping. The band attack the house, and Jimmy finally gets what he believes to be the explosive from the safe.
The Messenger (1921) is a comedy film directed by Jimmy Aubrey, released on November 21, 1921 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Jimmy Aubrey, Helen Kassler, George Stanley and Fred Stemper.
- Director:
- Jimmy Aubrey
- Writers:
- Jimmy Aubrey, Bud Ross
- Producers:
- Albert E. Smith
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Aubrey
as The Chemist
- Helen Kassler
Helen Kassler
as The Chemist's Daughter
George Stanley
as Masked Band Leader
- Fred Stemper
Fred Stemper
as Masked Band Member
Key crew
Directed by Jimmy Aubrey, written by Jimmy Aubrey and Bud Ross, produced by Albert E. Smith.
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The Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Messenger online?
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Who stars in The Messenger?
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The main cast of The Messenger (1921) includes Jimmy Aubrey, Helen Kassler, George Stanley and Fred Stemper. The film was directed by Jimmy Aubrey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Messenger released?
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The Messenger was released on November 21, 1921 and runs for 20m.