A Desperate Moment(1926)
A Desperate Moment Synopsis
Virginia Dean enjoys a yachting trip with her father. She falls in love with the captain of the boat, John Reynolds. A gang of criminals has stowed away on board and they take over the yacht and set her father and the crew adrift in a small boat. However, they keep John and Virginia on board. When the yacht catches fire, they all abandon ship and take refuge on a nearby tropical island. Blackie Slade, the leader of the villains, rouses the natives to attack the others
A Desperate Moment (1926) is a drama film directed by Jack Dawn, released on January 19, 1926 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Wanda Hawley, Theodore von Eltz, Sheldon Lewis and Leo White. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Dawn
- Writers:
- Coral Burnette
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Price
- Production:
- Banner Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Desperate Moment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wanda Hawley
as Virginia Dean
Theodore von Eltz
as Captain John Reynolds
Sheldon Lewis
as Blackie Slade
Leo White
as Percy Warren
Dan Mason
as Jim Warren
James Neill
as Peter Dean
Billy Franey
as Sam
Key crew
Directed by Jack Dawn, written by Coral Burnette.
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A Desperate Moment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Desperate Moment – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Desperate Moment?
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The main cast of A Desperate Moment (1926) includes Wanda Hawley, Theodore von Eltz, Sheldon Lewis, Leo White and Dan Mason. The film was directed by Jack Dawn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Desperate Moment released?
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A Desperate Moment was released on January 19, 1926 and runs for 1h.
Is A Desperate Moment worth watching?
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A Desperate Moment (1926) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.