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Three Black Eyes

"Black Eyes Are The Fashion BE BEAUTIFUL Are yours blue or brown, or grey? We'll show you how to turn them the proper shade in one treatment."

August 31, 1919 0h 50m

Originally released in 1919. Three Black Eyes is a comedy/crime film. directed by Charles Horan. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Taylor Holmes, Louise Orth, and Diana Allen

Synopsis

Four wealthy young men, Larry Van Cortlandt, Castleton, "Fatty" Harriman and Payne, become intoxicated in a cabaret where munitions maker Stanhope Shelton is giving a party for his daughter Natalie. Larry is attracted to Natalie, but he is ejected with his friends before he can secure an introduction. Plainclothes detective Hogan vows to capture Larry, who seeks asylum on his yacht with his friends. After the crew quits, Larry and his friends handle the boat. The next morning Castleton and Payne place a "for hire" sign on the boat and the Sheltons engage it. Larry teaches Natalie to steer and runs into several boats in the process. Four people in the Shelton party turn out to be burglars and rob the other guests. Meanwhile two other crooks rob the Shelton mansion. Larry manages to capture all the crooks at the Shelton home, and he wins over both Natalie and her father.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 31, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 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

  • Triangle Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Black Eyes about?

Four wealthy young men, Larry Van Cortlandt, Castleton, "Fatty" Harriman and Payne, become intoxicated in a cabaret where munitions maker Stanhope Shelton is giving a party for his daughter Natalie...

Who directed Three Black Eyes?

Three Black Eyes was directed by Charles Horan.

How long is Three Black Eyes?

Three Black Eyes has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Three Black Eyes released?

Three Black Eyes was released on August 31, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Three Black Eyes?

The main cast of Three Black Eyes includes Taylor Holmes, Louise Orth, Diana Allen, Marshall Stedman, William Bailey.