The Knife
"Presents a startling but effeacious remedy for social ills."
Originally released in 1918. The Knife is a drama/thriller film. directed by Robert G. Vignola. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Brady, Frank Morgan, and Crauford Kent
Synopsis
Kate Tarleton grows up on a Southern plantation and becomes engaged to her guardian, Dr. Robert Manning, a famous surgeon. When Robert, Kate, and her younger sister Mary Lou visit New York, where the doctor wishes to conduct medical experiments, the superstitious Kate goes to the home of a fortune-teller named Stella Hill. Stella, whose principal business is white slave trafficking, drugs Kate and forces her to work in a "den of vice," run by Stella and her accomplice Jimmy Bristol, where she contracts syphilis and goes insane. Robert, Detective Ellis, and a lawyer named Billy Meredith rescue Kate, who recovers her sanity but remembers nothing of her bondage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1918
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Select Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Knife about?
Kate Tarleton grows up on a Southern plantation and becomes engaged to her guardian, Dr. Robert Manning, a famous surgeon. When Robert, Kate, and her younger sister Mary Lou visit New York, where t...
Who directed The Knife?
The Knife was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
How long is The Knife?
The Knife has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Knife released?
The Knife was released on February 1, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Knife?
The main cast of The Knife includes Alice Brady, Frank Morgan, Crauford Kent, Helen Lackaye, Paul Doucet.