Pursued (1925 film) explained

Pursued
Director:Dell Henderson
Producer:William T. Lackey
Runtime:50 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Pursued (1925) is an American action drama movie that was released on 30 Aug 1925.[1] It was distributed by Ellbee Pictures.[2] It was produced by William T. Lackey, directed by Dell Henderson and written by J. Benson Stafford.[3]

Described in 1927:[4]

...one of the most thrilling and entertaining photoplays of the year, say film critics who have seen the picture.

Plot

Dorothy Drew is assisting in rescuing her boyfriend, Gaston Glass, who is an assistant district attorney, abducted by a gang of murderers. After locating the gang's hideout, by posing as the notorious female gangster, Chicago Ann, who always dresses in male clothing, Drew succeeds in having the gang leader drawn to her, but his gun moll exposes the impersonation. Drew is captured and held prisoner. The place is then raided. Glass rescued.[5]

TCM's Synopsis:[6]

Dick Manning, an assistant district attorney, who is on the track of a gang of murderers, is abducted while visiting his sweetheart, Helen Grant. Helen's police dog tracks down the abductors, and Helen goes to their den, passing herself off as Chicago Ann, a notorious female gangster who dresses in men's clothing. The leader of the gang is attracted to Helen, but his jealous sweetheart exposes her as a fraud. Helen is made prisoner, but she manages to escape with the help of a friendly gangster. Helen alerts the police, and the den is raided in time to save Dick's life.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hollywood Movie Pursued 1925. 2020-12-29. pursued-1925.bollyviews.com.
  2. Book: Parish. James Robert. Film Directors: A Guide to Their American Films. Pitts. Michael R.. 1974. Scarecrow Press. 978-0-8108-0752-5. en. p.172
  3. Web site: 2021-02-04 . 7,200 Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films (1912-29) National Film Preservation Board (January 2021) - (Current as of 02.04.2021) . LOC.GOV . Some recent “finds” now removed from this list:....
  4. Web site: Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1927 · Page 4. Pursued. 2021-01-15. Newspapers.com. en.
  5. Book: Langman, Larry. American Film Cycles: The Silent Era. 1998. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-30657-0. en. p.176
  6. Web site: Pursued. 2020-12-29. dev.tcm.com. en.
  7. Book: Langman. Larry. A Guide to American Silent Crime Films. Finn. Daniel. 1994. Greenwood Press. 978-0-313-28858-6. en. p.221