The Black Stork(1917)
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The Black Stork Synopsis
A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
The Black Stork (1917) is a drama and horror film directed by Leopold Wharton, released on February 28, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jane Fearnley, Allan Murnane, Hamilton Revelle and Elsie Esmond. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Leopold Wharton
- Writers:
- Harry J. Haiselden, Jack Lait
- Cinematographer:
- Leopold Wharton
- Production:
- Sheriott Pictures Corp., Wharton
- Status:
- Released
The Black Stork Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fearnley
as Miriam Fontaine
Allan Murnane
as Tom Watson
- Hamilton Revelle
Hamilton Revelle
as Claude Leffingwell
- Elsie Esmond
Elsie Esmond
as Anne Schultz
Henry Bergman
as The Detective
John Miltern
- Edgar L. Davenport
Edgar L. Davenport
- George Moss
George Moss
- Elsie Baker
Elsie Baker
- Harry J. Haiselden
Harry J. Haiselden
as Dr. Dickey
- Bessie Wharton
Bessie Wharton
- Frances White
Frances White
Key crew
Directed by Leopold Wharton, written by Harry J. Haiselden and Jack Lait.
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The Black Stork Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Black Stork – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Black Stork?
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The main cast of The Black Stork (1917) includes Jane Fearnley, Allan Murnane, Hamilton Revelle, Elsie Esmond and Henry Bergman. The film was directed by Leopold Wharton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Stork released?
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The Black Stork was released on February 28, 1917 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Black Stork worth watching?
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The Black Stork (1917) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.