The City of Silent Men

The City of Silent Men is a lost[1] 1921 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Tom Forman and starred Thomas Meighan and Lois Wilson.[1][2]

The City of Silent Men
Directed byTom Forman
Written byFrank Condon (scenario)
Based onThe Quarry
by John A. Moroso
Produced byAdolph Zukor
Jesse Lasky
StarringThomas Meighan
Lois Wilson
CinematographyHarry Perry
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • May 1, 1921 (1921-05-01)
Running time
6 reels; 6,326 feet
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

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Based upon a summary in a film publication,[3] Jim Montogmery (Meighan) escapes from Sing Sing prison and goes west to start a new life under the name Jack Nelson. He becomes superintendent of a large mill and falls in love with the owner's daughter Molly (Wilson). He tells her of his past life and she believes that he is innocent, so they are married. Prison officials pardon Old Bill (Everton), who planned Jim's escape, as bait in their attempt to recapture Jim. Detective Mike Kearney (MacQuarrie) finally lands his man but Jim places his fingers in the mill machinery to spoil the tell-tale fingerprints. Later Old Bill wins a confession from the crook that actually did the crime for which Jim was sentenced, leading to a pardon for Jim.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Progressive Silent Film List: The City of Silent Men at silentera.com
  2. ^ The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1921-30 by The American Film Institute, c.1971
  3. ^ "The City of Silent Men: Human Interest Story with Meighan at his Best". Film Daily. 16 (10). New York City: Wyd's Films and Film Folks, Inc.: 5 April 10, 1921. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
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