Light in Darkness


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 9, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Thomas A Edison, Inc.
Distribution Company
K-E-S-E Service
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Light In Darkness" by Peter B. Kyne in Collier's National Weekly (29 Jan 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5,087ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penetentiary, he encounters Hilary Kenyon, a young girl who speaks encouragingly to him. Later he is surprised to discover that Hilary is also a prisoner, having been found guilty of manslaughter for killing a man who attacked her. At the end of five years, they are both paroled and get married, settling down on a ranch. Two years later, they are living happily with their baby boy when Latham's old cellmate arrives and threatens to blackmail Latham for violating the parole laws, which forbid a prisoner to wed before his parole expires. Foiled in his attempt, the man reports the violation to Sheriff Milligan, who visits the ranch and becomes indignant at the idea of breaking up the home. The sheriff takes the case to the governor who grants a pardon to Latham, thus allowing the family to remain together.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 9, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Thomas A Edison, Inc.
Distribution Company
K-E-S-E Service
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Light In Darkness" by Peter B. Kyne in Collier's National Weekly (29 Jan 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5,087ft (5 reels)

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