The Black Stork
1917, English. Directed by Theodore Wharton & Leopold Wharton.
Kill defectives, save the nation and see 'The Black Stork'.
A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Theodore WhartonDirector
- Leopold WhartonDirector
- Jane FearnleyMiriam Fontaine
- Allan MurnaneTom Watson
- Hamilton RevelleClaude Leffingwell
- Elsie EsmondAnne Schultz
- Henry BergmanThe Detective
- John MilternCast
- Edgar L. DavenportCast
- George MossCast
- Elsie BakerCast
- Harry J. HaiseldenDr. Dickey
- Bessie WhartonCast
- Frances WhiteCast
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Lait, Harry J. Haiselden
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How long is The Black Stork?
The Black Stork runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Black Stork parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Stork is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Stork on?
The Black Stork isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 1917. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Stork?
If you liked The Black Stork, try Children of the Damned, The Queen of Spades, House of Usher.
Who directed The Black Stork?
The Black Stork (1917) was directed by Theodore Wharton and Leopold Wharton and stars Jane Fearnley, Allan Murnane, Hamilton Revelle.