The Noose (1928)

Director:

John Francis Dillon

Writers:

Garrett Graham (titles), Willard Mack (play),

Stars:

Richard Barthelmess, Montagu Love, Robert Emmett O'Connor

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Barthelmess	...	Nickie Elkins
Montagu Love	...	Buck Gordon
Robert Emmett O'Connor	...	Jim Conley (as Robert E. O'Connor)
Jay Eaton	...	Tommy
Lina Basquette	...	Dot
Thelma Todd	...	Phyllis
Ed Brady	...	Seth McMillan)
Fred Warren	...	Dave - Pianist
Alice Joyce	...	Mrs. Bancroft
Will Walling	...	Warden (as William Walling)
Robert T. Haines	...	Governor
Ernest Hilliard	...	Craig
Emile Chautard	...	Priest
Romaine Fielding	...	Judge
Yola d'Avril	...	Cabaret Girl

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

hijack | melodrama | based on play

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Taglines:

The Season's Greatest Picture!

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 1928 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Nacht ohne Hoffnung

Company Credits

Production Co:

First National Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

65 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A copy of this film is located the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Connections

Remade as I'd Give My Life (1936)

User Reviews

Effective silent adaptation of prison drama.

There is not much to say about this relatively short late silent. It is an adaptation of a play and is somewhat stagey. It has been many years since I managed to see it - it exists as an archive print minus the main title at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. It had an effective use of lighting and contains a strong performance by matinee idol, Richard Barthelmess, which garnered an Academy Award nomination. The plot did not impress enough to remain in my memory. A curio, at best.