Greased Lightning (1919 film)

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Greased Lightning
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Directed by Jerome Storm
Screenplay by Julien Josephson
Produced by Thomas H. Ince
Starring Charles Ray
Wanda Hawley
Robert McKim
Willis Marks
Bert Woodruff
J. P. Lockney
Cinematography Chester A. Lyons
Production
company
Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • April 27, 1919 (1919-04-27)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Greased Lightning is a surviving 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and written by Julien Josephson. The film stars Charles Ray, Wanda Hawley, Robert McKim, Willis Marks, Bert Woodruff, and J. P. Lockney. The film was released on April 27, 1919, by Paramount Pictures. [1] [2]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine, [3] village blacksmith Andy Fletcher (Ray) is about to purchase a new car when Laban Flint (Marks), the town banker, warns him to stay clear of his daughter Alice (Hawley) with the vehicle. Since Alice was the cause of Andy's desire in making the purchase, he is dissuaded. But a lucky trade brings a motored relic into his possession and Flint is pacified. During a drive into the country with Alice and her father, the car breaks down and an estrangement ensues when Alice departs in the elegant machine of Alden J. Armitage (McKim), a wealthy investor recently come to Piperville. Some time later Armitage arranges an automobile race and Andy enters his chassis. While the race is on, Armitage robs the bank and flees. Andy pursues in his car and captures the robber.

Cast

Still with Charles Ray and Wanda Hawley Greased Lightning (1919) - 1.jpg
Still with Charles Ray and Wanda Hawley

Preservation status

A print survives in the Gosfilmofond, Russian film archive. [4]

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References

  1. Janiss Garza (2015). "Greased-Lightning - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  2. "Greased Lightning". AFI. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  3. "Reviews: Greased Lightning". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 8 (21): 43. May 17, 1919.
  4. The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Greased Lightning