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A Splendid Hazard

(en)

The Story starts thus: "And as the stars fall-out of nothing into nothing.......We are born-we live- and we die in the midst of the marvelous."

1920

1h

A Splendid Hazard

Drama

Overview: Karl Breitman, obsessed with the notion that he is a descendant of Napoleon, is driven to restore the monarchy in France. To accomplish this, he courts Hedda Gobert, who, he has learned, possesses Napoleon's papers. Upon winning Hedda, Breitman steals the documents, which lead him to America and the home of Admiral Killigrew where, the papers allege, the emperor's hidden wealth resides.

Status: Released

Release date: September 26, 1920

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Mayflower Photoplay Company

Top Cast

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

as Karl Breitman

Rosemary Theby

Rosemary Theby

as Hedda Gobert

Norman Kerry

Norman Kerry

as John Fitzgerald

Ann Forrest

Ann Forrest

as Laura Killigrew

Hardee Kirkland

Hardee Kirkland

as Adm. Killegrew

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