The Shark (1920 film)

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The Shark
The Shark (1920) - Walsh & Nally.jpg
Film still with George Walsh and William Nally
Directed by Dell Henderson
John J. Foley
Written byThomas F. Fallon (story, scenario)
Produced by William Fox
Starring George Walsh
Cinematography Joseph Ruttenberg
Distributed by Fox Film Corporation
Release date
January 1920
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (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]

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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]

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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.