Hands Up!
Originally released in 1917. Hands Up! is a western film. directed by Wilfred Lucas. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wilfred Lucas, Colleen Moore, and Monte Blue
Synopsis
Railroad president, John Houston, along with his daughter Marjorie and his fiancee, Elinor Craig, are aboard the express train when it is held up by a gang of outlaws. Outlaw Dan Tracy, is attracted to Marjorie, who, filled with dreams of romance, returns his interest. They exchange rings and later meet secretly in the city. When Houston learns that his daughter's new suitor is an outlaw, he hires a detective to investigate. The investigation indicates that Tracy is Houston's son by a former marriage, and Houston, mortified, allows the outlaw to escape. Tracy then persuades Marjorie to elope with him and takes her to his shack in the hills where she is rudely awakened to the realities of outlaw life. Houston arrives to save his daughter, and after Tracy is killed by Rosanne, the woman he betrayed, it is revealed that Tracy was not his son but an offspring of his former wife and an outlaw. A lost film.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fine Arts Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hands Up! about?
Railroad president, John Houston, along with his daughter Marjorie and his fiancee, Elinor Craig, are aboard the express train when it is held up by a gang of outlaws. Outlaw Dan Tracy, is attracte...
Who directed Hands Up!?
Hands Up! was directed by Wilfred Lucas.
How long is Hands Up!?
Hands Up! has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Hands Up! released?
Hands Up! was released on April 28, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hands Up!?
The main cast of Hands Up! includes Wilfred Lucas, Colleen Moore, Monte Blue, Beatrice Van, Rhea Haines.