The Light in Darkness
1917, English. Directed by Alan Crosland.
Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penitentiary, he encounters Hilary Kenyon, a young girl who speaks encouragingly to him. Later he is surprised to discover that Hilary is also a prisoner, having been found guilty of manslaughter for killing a man who attacked her.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- Shirley MasonHilary Kenyon
- Frank MorganRamsey Latham
- William H. TookerSheriff Brad Milligan
- J. Frank GlendonJ. Arthur Converse
- Bigelow CooperDeWitt Pierce
- William WadsworthSheriff Len Moody
- Charles MartinThe Bank Teller
- George S. TrimbleGovernor of California
- Samuel N. NiblackState Bank Examiner
Details
- Released
- 9 July 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter B. Kyne
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The Light in Darkness runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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The Light in Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Light in Darkness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Light in Darkness on?
The Light in Darkness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 July 1917. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light in Darkness?
If you liked The Light in Darkness, try Each Dawn I Die, House of Bamboo, They Made Me a Fugitive.
Who directed The Light in Darkness?
The Light in Darkness (1917) was directed by Alan Crosland and stars Shirley Mason, Frank Morgan, William H. Tooker.