Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1924 · 1h 20m

Through the Dark

Through the Dark poster
Director
George W. Hill
Cast
Colleen Moore as Mary McGinn Forrest Stanley as Boston Blackie Margaret Seddon as Mother McGinn Hobart Bosworth as Warden George Cooper as Travel Eddie Phillips as The 'Glad Rag' Kid
Crew
L. William O'Connell — Director of Photography Allen G. Siegler — Director of Photography Frances Marion — Writer Jack Boyle — Story
Tagline

She found love in an amazing and thrilling manner in this compelling story that shoots across the screen in a blaze of action-Packed with dramatic punches, thrilling romance and delightful humor.

Synopsis

During a rebellion of prisoners at the San Quentin State Prison, Boston Blackie makes a lightning escape aided by Mary McGinn while chased prison guards. Mary is a school girl, unaware that her brothers are crooks. She is expelled from school. Blackie rejoins his gang and takes refuge in Mother McGinn's house, where he again meets Mary. She devotes herself to making Blackie go straight and wins her point.

Mood & Themes
rehabilitationpartially lost film
Key Collaborators
George W. Hill Director L. William O'Connell Director of Photography Allen G. Siegler Director of Photography Frances Marion Writer Jack Boyle Story
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