Birds of Prey (1927 film)
| Birds of Prey | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William James Craft |
| Written by | Dorothy Howell |
| Produced by | Harry Cohn |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | J.O. Taylor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | March 20, 1927 |
Running time | 56 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Birds of Prey is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by William James Craft and starring Priscilla Dean, Hugh Allan and Gustav von Seyffertitz.[1]
Premise[edit]
Two pickpockets attempt to blackmail a banker over his former prison record. However, the female of the pair falls in love with the banker's son.
Cast[edit]
- Priscilla Dean as Helen Wayne
- Hugh Allan as Hamilton Smith Jr
- Gustav von Seyffertitz as Foxy
- Ben Hendricks Jr. as Archie Crossley
- Sidney Bracey as Gaston
- William H. Tooker as J. Hamilton Smith
- Fritz Becker as The runt
Preservation and status[edit]
A complete copy of the film is held at the Cinematheque Royale de Belgique.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Munden p.61
- ^ "Birds Of Prey [motion picture]". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
Bibliography[edit]
- Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press, 1997.
External links[edit]
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