The Shell Game (film)

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The Shell Game
Directed by George D. Baker
Written byGeorge D. Baker
Based onthe short story, "Good Will and Almond Shells"
by Kenneth L. Roberts
Produced by Maxwell Karger
Starring Emmy Wehlen
Henry Kolker
Joseph Kilgour
Cinematography Eugene Gaudio
Production
company
Release date
  • March 4, 1918 (1918-03-04)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Shell Game, is a 1918 American silent drama film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Emmy Wehlen, Henry Kolker, and Joseph Kilgour, and was released on March 4, 1918.

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References

  1. "The Shell Game". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 20, 2018.