The Light in Darkness(1917)
The Light in Darkness Synopsis
Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penitentiary, he encounters Hilary Kenyon, a young girl who speaks encouragingly to him. Later he is surprised to discover that Hilary is also a prisoner, having been found guilty of manslaughter for killing a man who attacked her.
The Light in Darkness (1917) is a crime and drama film directed by Alan Crosland, released on July 9, 1917 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Shirley Mason, Frank Morgan, William H. Tooker and J. Frank Glendon.
- Director:
- Alan Crosland
- Writers:
- Alan Crosland, Peter B. Kyne
- Production:
- Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Light in Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Mason
as Hilary Kenyon
Frank Morgan
as Ramsey Latham
William H. Tooker
as Sheriff Brad Milligan
J. Frank Glendon
as J. Arthur Converse
Bigelow Cooper
as DeWitt Pierce
William Wadsworth
as Sheriff Len Moody
Charles Martin
as The Bank Teller
George S. Trimble
as Governor of California
- Samuel N. Niblack
Samuel N. Niblack
as State Bank Examiner
Key crew
Directed by Alan Crosland, written by Alan Crosland and Peter B. Kyne.
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The Light in Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Light in Darkness?
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The main cast of The Light in Darkness (1917) includes Shirley Mason, Frank Morgan, William H. Tooker, J. Frank Glendon and Bigelow Cooper. The film was directed by Alan Crosland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Light in Darkness released?
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The Light in Darkness was released on July 9, 1917 and runs for 49m.