The Shark (1920 film)

The Shark
Film still with George Walsh and William Nally
Directed byDell Henderson
John J. Foley
Written byThomas F. Fallon (story, scenario)
Produced byWilliam Fox
StarringGeorge Walsh
CinematographyJoseph Ruttenberg
Distributed byFox Film Corporation
Release date
  • January 1920 (1920-01)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Shark is a lost[1] 1920 American silent film produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. It was directed by Dell Henderson and starred George Walsh.[2]

Plot

Shark Rawley is a sailor on a tramp steamer who saves a woman by the name of Doris Hall from the crew of the ship and its captain Sanchez. His adventures lead to the ship burning when a fire breaks out. Rawley and Hall escape and while waiting for the rescue boat they fall in love with each other.[3]

Cast

  • George Walsh as Shark Rawley
  • Robert Broderick as Rodman Selby
  • William Nally as Sanchez
  • James T. Mack as Hump Logan
  • Henry Pemberton as Juan Najera
  • Marie Pagano as Carlotta
  • Mary Hall as Doris Selby

See also

References

  1. ^ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Shark
  2. ^ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films; The Shark
  3. ^ Solomon, Aubrey (2011). The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935. A History and Filmography. McFarland & Co. p. 260. ISBN 978-0786462865.
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