The Rack (1915 film)

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The Rack
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Directed by Emile Chautard
Written by Thompson Buchanan
Based onThe Rack
1911 play
by Thompson Buchanan
Produced by William A. Brady
Starring
Cinematography Lucien Tainguy
Production
company
William A. Brady Picture Plays
Distributed by World Film
Release date
  • December 27, 1915 (1915-12-27)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Rack is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Emile Chautard and starring Alice Brady, Milton Sills and June Elvidge. [1]

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