From the Southern California estate sale of a silent film collector! Very hard to find original silent film movie theater herald for THE HOSTAGE.
"Wallace Reid, the ever popular Lasky-Paramount star, will be seen here in his latest Paramount picture, "The Hostage," a story written especially for him by Beulah Marie Dix and produced for the Lasky Company under the direction of Robert T. Thornby. Wallace Reid, or "Wally," as he is better known by his thousands of admirers, has won for himself an everlasting place in the hearts of the photo-dramatic patrons. A big, powerful, handsome, clean-cut young man with years of dramatic experience, without affectations or poses, he has given to the world the best example of straight forward young American manhood. The story of The Hostage in which he is now appearing, is a most unusual one as it shows the attitude of rival people towards one another. The story has to do with the attitude of Lowlanders towards Mountaineers. Each one accuses the other of barbarism and cruelty, but when they both unite to fight the people of the Coast, their attitude changes. It is full of action and dramatic situations which keep you interested from beginning to end."
The Hostage is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Robert Thornby and written by Beulah Marie Dix. The film stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Abril, Gertrude Short, Clarence Geldart, Guy Oliver, and Marcia Manon. The film was released on September 10, 1917, by Paramount Pictures.
Like many American films of the time, The Hostage was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. The Chicago Board of Censors ordered cut the first two torture scenes and the flashing of four additional torture scenes.
Cast
Wallace Reid as Lieutenant Kemper
Dorothy Abril as Nathalia
Gertrude Short as Sophia
Clarence Geldart as Brigadier
Guy Oliver as Vanvoyd
Marcia Manon as Eunice
Noah Beery, Sr. as Boyadi
George Spaulding as Ragnor
Lillian Leighton as Marienka
Lucien Littlefield as Paul
This herald was from The Butler Theater in Tonopah, Nevada. When opened up completely it’s 8 x 11 inches. Used condition, creases, tears, etc. Please examine the images closely and ask any questions before purchasing. Shipped flat, solid and secure. Inventory# silentfilmcollection.
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