Absent (1928 film)

Absent is a silent film released in 1928 starring Clarence Brooks. It was directed by Harry Gant.[1] The film is about a veteran with memory loss who finds employment at a mining camp, aids his hosts, and finds new purpose.[1] It was produced by Rosebud Film Corporation.[2] It was followed on by Brooks in Georgia Rose.

Absent
Directed byHarry A. Gant
Starring
CinematographyHarry A. Gant
Production
company
Rosebud Film Corp.
Release date
  • 28 August 1928 (1928-08-28) (Los Angeles)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A write-up published in the Pittsburgh Courier gave the film a rave review after a preview showing. Henry Jones wrote that Brooks "covered himself with glory" with what Jones described as his best performance up to that time.[3]

Cast

References

  1. Richards, Larry (September 17, 2015). African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9781476610528 via Google Books.
  2. "Absent 1928 Cast & Crew". tcm.com.
  3. Jones, Henry (August 25, 1928). "Absent marks triumphant return of Clarence Brooks to silver screen". The Pittsburgh Courier. p. 14 via newspapers.com.
  4. "Clarence Brooks back in movies". The Pittsburgh Courier. August 18, 1928. Sec. A, p. 2 via newspapers.com.


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