The Red Viper

1919 American silent drama film
  • September 7, 1919 (1919-09-07)
CountryUnited States

The Red Viper is a 1919 American silent film drama.[1] It is anti-Communist themed and was produced during the red scare.

Plot

Production

The film's director and producer was Jacques Tyrol, the writer was Winifred Dunn, and the cinematographer was Edward Wynard.[2]

The film was produced by Tyrad Pictures, Inc. The film was distributed by Tyrad Pictures, Inc. and State Rights.[2]

The film was released on September 7, 1919.[2]

The film was an anti-communist film, made during the First Red Scare.[3]

The film has an entry in the Library of Congress, along with being listed as a lost film.[4][5]

Cast

A still from The Red Viper featuring Gareth Hughes
  • Gareth Hughes as David Belkov[2]
  • Ruth Stonehouse as Mary Hogan[2]
  • Jack Gilbert as Dick Grant[2]
  • Irma Harrison as Yolanda Kosloff[2]
  • R. H. Fitzsimmons as Charles Smith[2]
  • Alberta Lee as Mrs. Hogan[2]
  • Alfred Hollingsworth as Pat Hogan[2]

References

  1. ^ Shull, Michael Slade (January 4, 2011). Radicalism in American Silent Films, 1909-1929: A Filmography and History. McFarland. ISBN 9780786442478 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Red Viper (1919)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Red Scare Filmography". University of Washington Libraries. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Red Viper / Jacques Tyrol [motion picture]". The Library of Congress. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "List of 7200 Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films 1912-29" (PDF). The Library of Congress. Retrieved April 16, 2020.


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