Three Miles Out

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Directed by Irvin Willat
Written by John Emerson
Anita Loos
Story by Neysa McMein
Starring Madge Kennedy
Harrison Ford
Marc McDermott
Cinematography Henry Cronjager
Production
company
Kenma Corporation
Distributed by Associated Exhibitors
Release date
  • February 10, 1924 (1924-02-10)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Three Miles Out is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Madge Kennedy, Harrison Ford, and Marc McDermott. [1] The title of the film refers to the three-mile limit which formerly defined the territorial waters of the United States.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] Molly Townsend is on the eve of her marriage to Luis Riccardi, a steamship man who secretly is a bootlegger. She follows John Locke, the man she really loves, on a steamship bound for Rio. He is thrown overboard, leaving her at the mercy of a crew full of bad men. She is nearly their victim when she is rescued by John and her mother. When the police come aboard, the leader of the band reveals the true character of Riccardi, leaving Molly and John happy together.

Cast

Preservation

A complete print of Three Miles Out is held by the Gosfilmofond archive in Moscow. [3]

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References

  1. Munden p. 804
  2. Pardy, George T. (January 12, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Three Miles Out". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (7): 24. Retrieved June 9, 2022.PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  3. Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: Three Miles Out

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