The Empty Cab(1918)
The Empty Cab Synopsis
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
The Empty Cab (1918) is a drama and mystery film directed by Douglas Gerrard, released on July 6, 1918 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, Frank Brownlee and Fred Kelsey.
- Director:
- Douglas Gerrard
- Writers:
- F. McGrew Willis
- Production:
- Bluebird Photoplays
- Status:
- Released
The Empty Cab Cast & Crew
Main cast
Franklyn Farnum
as Henry Egbert Xerxes
Eileen Percy
as The Girl
Frank Brownlee
as Big Ed
Fred Kelsey
as The Detective
- Harry De More
Harry De More
as Ramsey, City Editor
- Harry Lindsey
Harry Lindsey
as The Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Gerrard, written by F. McGrew Willis.
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The Empty Cab – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Empty Cab?
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The main cast of The Empty Cab (1918) includes Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, Frank Brownlee, Fred Kelsey and Harry De More. The film was directed by Douglas Gerrard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Empty Cab released?
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The Empty Cab was released on July 6, 1918 and runs for 50m.