Roman Candles
"Father Sends Him to South America to Sell Fireworks! He Does Sell! Fun and Excitement of Revolts!"
Originally released in 1922. Roman Candles is a romance/comedy film. directed by Jack Pratt. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Frank Glendon, Edward Kimball, and Sidney D'Albrook
Synopsis
Sent by his fireworks manufacturer father to South America to peddle the pyrotechnics, John Arnold, Jr., has his last chance to make good. He finds in Santa Maria a just-completed revolution, the celebration for which provides a ready market for his products. Adventure beckons him further, however, when John falls in love with Zorra Gamorra, the daughter of the deposed president. With the aid of his fireworks, John engineers another revolution that re-installs Zorra's father in the presidency. The celebration that follows requires a large order of fireworks from Arnold, Sr. - thus reinstating Arnold, Jr., in his father's good graces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinart Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roman Candles about?
Sent by his fireworks manufacturer father to South America to peddle the pyrotechnics, John Arnold, Jr., has his last chance to make good. He finds in Santa Maria a just-completed revolution, the c...
Who directed Roman Candles?
Roman Candles was directed by Jack Pratt.
How long is Roman Candles?
Roman Candles has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Roman Candles released?
Roman Candles was released on April 1, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roman Candles?
The main cast of Roman Candles includes J. Frank Glendon, Edward Kimball, Sidney D'Albrook, Phalba Morgan, Hector V. Sarno.