The Master Cracksman
| The Master Cracksman | |
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 Still from film | |
| Directed by | Harry Carey |
| Written by | Harry Carey |
| Produced by | Harry Carey |
| Starring | Harry Carey |
| Cinematography | David W. Gobbett |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
The Master Cracksman is a 1914 American drama film featuring Harry Carey.
Background[edit]
The film was the first production of the Progressive Motion Picture Corporation, and was based on a story and play. It was written, directed, and produced by Harry Carey.[2][3] The film was reissued in 1915 as The Martin Mystery and in 1920 as The Square Shooter.[4][5][6]
As of December 2016, the U.S. Library of Congress has listed the film as lost.
Cast[edit]
- Harry Carey as Gentleman Joe, the Cracksman
- E.A. Lock as The Uncle
- Rexford Burnett as Harold Martin
- Fern Foster as Harold's Sister
- Marjorie Bonner as Violet Dane
- Gregory Allen as Office Jim Buckley
- Juliette Day as June Day
- Roland De Castro as Redman Day
- Hayward Mack as District attorney
- Louis Morrell as Robert Kendall
- William H. Power as Nicholas Moses
- Herbert Russell as Capt. Dan McRae
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ (June 10, 1914). Advertisement, New York Dramatic Mirror, p. 52 (states released June 10)
- ^ (July 4, 1914). Progressive Makes First Release, Motography, p. 20-21 (fairly lengthy review)
- ^ (June 19, 1914). The Master Cracksman, Variety, p. 21 (review)
- ^ (Wlaschin, Ken. Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography, p. 135 (2009).
- ^ (February 6, 1915). Advertisement, Seattle Star (advertisement for film)
- ^ (June 13, 1914). "The Master Cracksman", Motography, p. 431
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Master Cracksman.
- The Master Cracksman at IMDb
- The Master Cracksman, at afi.com
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