About Dick Heldar, an aspiring artist. Although he is devoted to his childhood sweetheart, Maisie Wells, his ambition drives him to faraway places. He meets Torpenhow, a war correspondent, at Port Said, and accompanies him into battle.
Binat
The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).
The film was directed by George Melford.
The screenplay was written by F. McGrew Willis and Jack Cunningham.
Cinematography was handled by Charles G. Clarke.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0014198.
1918
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1934
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Masterpiece
1 votes
The Light That Failed
Released
N/A
United States of America
