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Cast
Shirley Mason
as Hilary Kenyon
Frank Morgan
as Ramsey Latham
William H. Tooker
as Sheriff Brad Milligan
J. Frank Glendon
as J. Arthur Converse
Bigelow Cooper
as DeWitt Pierce
William Wadsworth
as Sheriff Len Moody
Charles Martin
as The Bank Teller
George S. Trimble
as Governor of California
Samuel N. Niblack
as State Bank Examiner
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1917
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
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DirectorAlan Crosland
WritersPeter B. Kyne
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Light in Darkness
About The Light in Darkness
Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penitentiary, 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.
Directed by Alan Crosland, The Light in Darkness leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Mason, Frank Morgan, William H. Tooker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1917.
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