The Light in the Dark (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1922, The Light in the Dark is a drama and crime film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl is struck and seriously injured by a wealthy society matron's car. The woman brings the girl back to her house. Later, a hardened thief is told by the girl of a goblet, that could be the Holy Grail, which has healing powers and could help her. The thief, touched by her predicament, sets out to steal the goblet and bring it to her.
Who’s in it. The Light in the Dark stars Hope Hampton as Bessie MacGregor, E.K. Lincoln as J.Warburton Ashe, Lon Chaney as Tony Pantelli and Theresa Maxwell Conover as Mrs. Templeton Orrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Light in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Light in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light in the Dark (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Light in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Light in the Dark worth watching?
- The Light in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Light in the Dark?
- The Light in the Dark stars Hope Hampton, E.K. Lincoln, Lon Chaney, Theresa Maxwell Conover and Dorothy Walters.
- When was The Light in the Dark released?
- The Light in the Dark was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.