The Bandbox movie poster

The Bandbox

November 22, 1919 1h 10m

Originally released in 1919. The Bandbox is a mystery film. directed by Roy William Neill. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Doris Kenyon, Walter McEwen, and Gretchen Hartman

Synopsis

On an ocean liner returning to America, Alison Landis, an actress, avoids paying duty on a valuable pearl necklace by hiding it in the lining of a hat which she sends to Benjamin Staff, a playwright. The necklace is being trailed by a crook who is related to another passenger, Eleanor Searle, who also has a striped hatbox similar to the one recovered by the unsuspecting playwright. The crook bears an uncanny resemblance to Eleanor's father. The two bandboxes are inadvertently switched at the dock.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Dietrich-Beck Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bandbox about?

On an ocean liner returning to America, Alison Landis, an actress, avoids paying duty on a valuable pearl necklace by hiding it in the lining of a hat which she sends to Benjamin Staff, a playwrigh...

Who directed The Bandbox?

The Bandbox was directed by Roy William Neill.

How long is The Bandbox?

The Bandbox has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Bandbox released?

The Bandbox was released on November 22, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bandbox?

The main cast of The Bandbox includes Doris Kenyon, Walter McEwen, Gretchen Hartman, Edward Keppler, Maggie Weston.