| The Master Cracksman | |
|---|---|
 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
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. The film was reissued in 1915 as The Martin Mystery and in 1920 as The Square Shooter.
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
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
External links
- The Master Cracksman at IMDb
- The Master Cracksman, at afi.com
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