Movie

The Shell Game

“"What is a shell game?" In this case Almond shells enter into the plot which is concerned with the schemes of a confident man de luxe.”

191850m

Drama

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Good to know

Director: George D. Baker
Release date: 1918-03-04
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro Pictures Corporation

About The Shell Game

The Shell Game is a 1918 movie in the Drama genre, directed by George D. Baker, starring Joseph Kilgour, Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Shell Game in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

New York confidence man "Silk" Wilkins ingratiates himself with millionaire Lawrence Gray, knowing Gray’s wife and daughter Zelda were lost in a flood eighteen years earlier. After promising to find Gray's daughter, Silk returns to his boardinghouse, where he finds Alice Sheldon, broke and about to commit suicide. Silk convinces Alice to pose as Zelda Gray and then notifies Lawrence via a note placed in an almond shell that he has found the lost daughter. Lawrence treats Alice so kindly that when Silk demands payment from her on Christmas morning, she refuses. Lawrence, who has overheard the conversation, enters and laughingly reveals that he had known of the frame-up all along. Grateful to Silk for finding him a wife, Lawrence writes the confidence man a large check.

Cast

Joseph Kilgour

'Silk' Wilkins

Henry Kolker

Lawrence Gray

Emmy Wehlen

Zlice Sheldon

Ricca Allen

Landlady

Donald MacBride

Vocal Teacher

Fanny Cogan

Mrs. Wentworth

Hugh Jeffrey

Headwaiter

Richard Thornton

Hotel Manager

Clarence Heritage

The Maestro

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shell Game in Mexico?+

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Is The Shell Game on Netflix?+

The Shell Game is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Shell Game?+

The Shell Game has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Shell Game?+

The Shell Game stars Joseph Kilgour, Henry Kolker, Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen and Donald MacBride.

When did The Shell Game come out?+

The Shell Game is a 1918 movie directed by George D. Baker.

What genre is The Shell Game?+

The Shell Game is Drama film.

Who directed The Shell Game?+

The Shell Game was directed by George D. Baker.