Blackie's Redemption
"An absorbing drama of the underworld"
Originally released in 1919. Blackie's Redemption is a crime/drama film. directed by John Ince. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bert Lytell, Alice Lake, and Henry Kolker
Synopsis
Shrewd crook Boston Blackie is determined to go straight. At a celebration held on the eve of his marriage to Mary Dawson, Fred the Count plants a stolen jewel and Blackie is arrested and sentenced to twenty years in jail. Fred the Count tries to win Blackie's fiancée, but the honorable Mary rejects him. Blackie's only hope for escape is from the hospital, so he manages to get into a weakened state. He escapes from the hospital, but is trailed by the warden. Blackie refuses to shoot the defenseless man, and the warden recognizes Blackie as an honorable person and allows him to escape. Blackie frames the Count, and leaves for Honolulu with Mary
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bert Lytell
as Boston Blackie
Alice Lake
as Mary Dawson
Henry Kolker
as Fred the Count
Bernard J. Durning
as Sober Dent
Jack Duffy
as The Dove
Gertrude Short
as Baby Doll
Joseph Kilgour
as The Warden
William Musgrave
as Little Squirrel
Don Bailey
as Chief of Detectives
Wilton Taylor
as Detective Mack
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackie's Redemption about?
Shrewd crook Boston Blackie is determined to go straight. At a celebration held on the eve of his marriage to Mary Dawson, Fred the Count plants a stolen jewel and Blackie is arrested and sentenced...
Who directed Blackie's Redemption?
Blackie's Redemption was directed by John Ince.
How long is Blackie's Redemption?
Blackie's Redemption has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Blackie's Redemption released?
Blackie's Redemption was released on April 14, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackie's Redemption?
The main cast of Blackie's Redemption includes Bert Lytell, Alice Lake, Henry Kolker, Bernard J. Durning, Jack Duffy.