The Face in the Dark (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Face in the Dark is a notable film directed by Hobart Henley.
What it’s about. Jane Ridgeway, the daughter of retired Secret Service man Charles Ridgeway, has inherited her father's knack for solving crimes and puts her talent to work when her sweetheart, Richard Grant, is accused of robbing a bank. Her father, now a bank examiner, works in collusion with two thieves who are acquainted with a master criminal known only as "the Face in the Dark." When the evidence implicates her father in the robbery, Jane confronts him, and although Richard is released from jail, Ridgeway escapes. The two crooks lead him to the Face in the Dark, but as the two men are shaking hands, the place is raided by Secret Service agents who arrest the mysterious criminal and congratulate Ridgeway for his fine detective work. Jane is happily reunited with her sweetheart and her father.
Who’s in it. The Face in the Dark stars Mae Marsh as Jane Ridgeway.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face in the Dark (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Face in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Face in the Dark?
- The Face in the Dark stars Mae Marsh.