The Master Cracksman

The Master Cracksman
Still from film
Directed byHarry Carey
Written byHarry Carey
Produced byHarry Carey
StarringHarry Carey
CinematographyDavid W. Gobbett
Release date
  • June 10, 1914 (1914-06-10)
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Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles
Advertisement for the film in June 10, 1914 issue of Variety

The Master Cracksman is a 1914 American drama film featuring Harry Carey.

Background

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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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ (June 10, 1914). Advertisement, New York Dramatic Mirror, p. 52 (states released June 10)
  2. ^ (July 4, 1914). Progressive Makes First Release, Motography, p. 20-21 (fairly lengthy review)
  3. ^ (June 19, 1914). The Master Cracksman, Variety, p. 21 (review)
  4. ^ (Wlaschin, Ken. Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography, p. 135 (2009).
  5. ^ (February 6, 1915). Advertisement, Seattle Star (advertisement for film)
  6. ^ (June 13, 1914). "The Master Cracksman", Motography, p. 431
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