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The Knife

Presents a startling but effeacious remedy for social ills.

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1918-02-01
1h 15m
English
Released
Select Pictures Corporation

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Kate Tarleton grows up on a Southern plantation and becomes engaged to her guardian, Dr. Robert Manning, a famous surgeon. When Robert, Kate, and her younger sister Mary Lou visit New York, where the doctor wishes to conduct medical experiments, the superstitious Kate goes to the home of a fortune-teller named Stella Hill. Stella, whose principal business is white slave trafficking, drugs Kate and forces her to work in a "den of vice," run by Stella and her accomplice Jimmy Bristol, where she contracts syphilis and goes insane. Robert, Detective Ellis, and a lawyer named Billy Meredith rescue Kate, who recovers her sanity but remembers nothing of her bondage.

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About The Knife

Presents a startling but effeacious remedy for social ills.

Kate Tarleton grows up on a Southern plantation and becomes engaged to her guardian, Dr. Robert Manning, a famous surgeon. When Robert, Kate, and her younger sister Mary Lou visit New York, where the doctor wishes to conduct medical experiments, the superstitious Kate goes to the home of a fortune-teller named Stella Hill. Stella, whose principal business is white slave trafficking, drugs Kate and forces her to work in a "den of vice," run by Stella and her accomplice Jimmy Bristol, where she contracts syphilis and goes insane. Robert, Detective Ellis, and a lawyer named Billy Meredith rescue Kate, who recovers her sanity but remembers nothing of her bondage. Running 75 minutes.

The Knife Cast and Characters

The cast features Alice Brady (as Kate Tarleton), Frank Morgan (as Dr. Robert Manning), Crauford Kent (as Billy Meredith), Helen Lackaye (as Louise Meredith), and Paul Doucet (as Jimmy Bristol). Their performances are a major reason The Knife has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Knife

The Knife flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Knife?

The Knife runs for 75 minutes (about 1.3 hour).

Is The Knife good? What's the rating?

The Knife holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Knife?

The main cast includes Alice Brady, Frank Morgan, Crauford Kent, and Helen Lackaye, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Knife available in English?

Yes — The Knife was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Knife released?

The Knife was released in 1918.

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What is The Knife about?

The Knife is a Drama/Thriller English-language film. Kate Tarleton grows up on a Southern plantation and becomes engaged to her guardian, Dr. Robert Manning, a famous surgeon. When Robert, Kate, and her younger sister Mary Lou visit New York, where the doctor wishes to conduct medical experiments, the superstitious Kate goes to the home of a fortune-teller named Stella Hill. Stella, whose principal business is white slave trafficking, drugs Kate and forces her to work in a "den of vice," run by Stella and her accomplice Jimmy Bristol, where she contracts syphilis and goes insane. Robert, Detective Ellis, and a lawyer named Billy Meredith rescue Kate, who recovers her sanity but remembers nothing of her bondage.

When was The Knife released?

The Knife was released on February 1, 1918. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. The film was produced by Select Pictures Corporation.

Who stars in The Knife?

The Knife stars Alice Brady, Frank Morgan, Crauford Kent and Helen Lackaye. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Knife available in HD?

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