Not in years has the screen given you drama so realistic---so vivid---so appealing! A supreme characterization by the star of the immortal
In this suspenseful silent crime drama, a hijacker proves his loyalty to his mother by killing his biological father, a blackmailing gangster who has been threatening to destroy the mother's happy marriage to the governor.
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The film's tagline is: "Not in years has the screen given you drama so realistic---so vivid---so appealing! A supreme characterization by the star of the immortal"
The runtime is 65 minutes (1h 5m).
The film was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Cinematography was handled by James Van Trees.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0019217.
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Great
3 votes
The Noose
Released
No Language
United States of America
