The City of Silent Men is a lost[1] 1921 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Tom Forman and starred Thomas Meighan and Lois Wilson.[1][2]
| The City of Silent Men | |
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| Directed by | Tom Forman |
| Written by | Frank Condon (scenario) |
| Based on | The Quarry by John A. Moroso |
| Produced by | Adolph Zukor Jesse Lasky |
| Starring | Thomas Meighan Lois Wilson |
| Cinematography | Harry Perry |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 6 reels; 6,326 feet |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot edit
Based upon a summary in a film publication,[3] Jim Montogmery (Meighan) escapes from Sing Sing prison and goes west to start a new life under the name Jack Nelson. He becomes superintendent of a large mill and falls in love with the owner's daughter Molly (Wilson). He tells her of his past life and she believes that he is innocent, so they are married. Prison officials pardon Old Bill (Everton), who planned Jim's escape, as bait in their attempt to recapture Jim. Detective Mike Kearney (MacQuarrie) finally lands his man but Jim places his fingers in the mill machinery to spoil the tell-tale fingerprints. Later Old Bill wins a confession from the crook that actually did the crime for which Jim was sentenced, leading to a pardon for Jim.
Cast edit
- Thomas Meighan - Jim Montogmery
- Lois Wilson - Molly Bryant
- Kate Bruce - Mrs. Montgomery
- Paul Everton - Old Bill
- George MacQuarrie - Mike Kearney
- Guy Oliver - Mr. Bryant
References edit
- ^ a b Progressive Silent Film List: The City of Silent Men at silentera.com
- ^ The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1921-30 by The American Film Institute, c.1971
- ^ "The City of Silent Men: Human Interest Story with Meighan at his Best". Film Daily. 16 (10). New York City: Wyd's Films and Film Folks, Inc.: 5 April 10, 1921. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
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