The Red Viper
The Red Viper is a 1919 American silent film drama.[1] It is anti-Communist themed and was produced during the red scare.
| The Red Viper | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Jacques Tyrol |
| Written by | Winifred Dunn |
| Produced by | Jacques Tyrol |
| Cinematography | Edward Wynard |
| Distributed by | Tyrad Pictures, Inc. and State Rights |
Release date | September 7, 1919 |
| Country | United States |
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
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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
- Shull, Michael Slade (January 4, 2011). Radicalism in American Silent Films, 1909-1929: A Filmography and History. McFarland. ISBN 9780786442478 – via Google Books.
- "The Red Viper (1919)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- "Red Scare Filmography". University of Washington Libraries. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- "The Red Viper / Jacques Tyrol [motion picture]". The Library of Congress. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- "List of 7200 Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films 1912-29" (PDF). The Library of Congress. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
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