The Confidence Man
"The thrilling tale of a master swindler and his struggle to go straight when he fell in love."
Originally released in 1924. The Confidence Man is a crime/drama film. directed by Victor Heerman. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thomas Meighan, Virginia Valli, and Larry Wheat
Synopsis
Wade is a promoter of fake oil stock who sends two of his men, Dan Corvan and Larry Maddox, down to the small Florida town of Fairfield to make a sale to the miserly Godfrey Queritt (Charles Dow Clark). When Corvan discovers that Sunday school teacher Margaret Leland is friends with the old man, he romances her. He also helps out the local charities and endears himself to the local folk. Corvan is too good at his tricks -- all this hard-won trust is turning him into an honest man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Thomas Meighan
as Dan Corvan
Virginia Valli
as Margaret Leland
Larry Wheat
as Larry Maddox (as Laurence Wheat)
Charles Dow Clark
as Godfred Queritt
Helen Lindroth
as Mrs. Bland
Jimmie Lapsley
as Jimmie Bland
Margaret Seddon
as Mrs. X
George Nash
as Wade
Dorothy Walters
as Mrs. O'Brien
David Higgins
as The Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Confidence Man about?
Wade is a promoter of fake oil stock who sends two of his men, Dan Corvan and Larry Maddox, down to the small Florida town of Fairfield to make a sale to the miserly Godfrey Queritt (Charles Dow Cl...
Who directed The Confidence Man?
The Confidence Man was directed by Victor Heerman.
How long is The Confidence Man?
The Confidence Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Confidence Man released?
The Confidence Man was released on April 20, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Confidence Man?
The main cast of The Confidence Man includes Thomas Meighan, Virginia Valli, Larry Wheat, Charles Dow Clark, Helen Lindroth.