The Master Cracksman Explained
| The Master Cracksman |
| Director: | Harry Carey |
| Producer: | Harry Carey |
| Starring: | Harry Carey |
| Cinematography: | David W. Gobbett |
| Released: | [1] |
| Runtime: | 72 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent with English intertitles |
The Master Cracksman is a 1914 American drama film featuring Harry Carey.
Background
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
- 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
External links
Notes and References
- (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
