The Ghost House (1917)
Comedy | 1 October 1917
Cast:
Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Olga Grey [ More ]Director:
William C. de MilleWriter:
Beulah Marie DixProduction Company:
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co.The 9 May 1917 New York Clipper reported that William C. de Mille had resumed his directing career following a brief hiatus to focus on scenario writing. His latest production was announced as The Ghost House, the fourth starring vehicle for the romantic comedy team of Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. The 29 September 1917 Motion Picture News listed Billy Elmer as a cast member.
The Ghost House was released on 1 October 1917, preceded by a 27 September 1917 opening at the Garrick Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. A chart in the 10 November 1917 Motion Picture News stated that the film was doing “big” business in the western U.S., and average business in all other regions.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
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The 9 May 1917 New York Clipper reported that William C. de Mille had resumed his directing career following a brief hiatus to focus on scenario writing. His latest production was announced as The Ghost House, the fourth starring vehicle for the romantic comedy team of Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. The 29 September 1917 Motion Picture News listed Billy Elmer as a cast member.
The Ghost House was released on 1 October 1917, preceded by a 27 September 1917 opening at the Garrick Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. A chart in the 10 November 1917 Motion Picture News stated that the film was doing “big” business in the western U.S., and average business in all other regions.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
The old Atwell home is said to be haunted, and gardener Jeremy Foster, who leads the band of thieves using it as a hideout, does his best to keep the rumor alive. Regardless, impoverished sisters Lois and Alice Atwell move into the empty house, the same night that Ted Rawson is ordered to explore the place as an initiation rite by his fraternity. Meanwhile, Spud Foster, a member of his Uncle Jeremy's gang, hides there with his stolen loot. In the middle of the night, Lois apprehends Ted, believing him to be a burglar. The noise awakens Spud who mistakes Lois for a ghost and flees the house. During the ensuing confusion, Lois realizes that she was mistaken about Ted as he helps to fight off the thieves, after which she confesses her love for ...
The old Atwell home is said to be haunted, and gardener Jeremy Foster, who leads the band of thieves using it as a hideout, does his best to keep the rumor alive. Regardless, impoverished sisters Lois and Alice Atwell move into the empty house, the same night that Ted Rawson is ordered to explore the place as an initiation rite by his fraternity. Meanwhile, Spud Foster, a member of his Uncle Jeremy's gang, hides there with his stolen loot. In the middle of the night, Lois apprehends Ted, believing him to be a burglar. The noise awakens Spud who mistakes Lois for a ghost and flees the house. During the ensuing confusion, Lois realizes that she was mistaken about Ted as he helps to fight off the thieves, after which she confesses her love for him.
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