The Hidden Light (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1920, The Hidden Light is a drama film directed by Abraham S. Schomer, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. After screams from a beautiful house draw neighbors and the police, Victor Bailey is shot and wounded while leaving the premises. Investigation reveals that an unknown assailant attacked Cynthia Holmes, a blind musician, and her secretary, killing the latter. Despite Cynthia's objections, Bailey, who claims to have been investigating the scream, is arrested, convicted, and sentenced to death. To keep Cynthia's mind occupied, her friends persuade her to give a benefit recital at the house; there, she shakes hands with music critic Harry Warren, whom she instantly accuses of the murder, having recognized his touch. Warren escapes but is pursued by Detective Hayden, who tricks him into a confession. Bailey is freed and marries Cynthia, and the birth of their first child restores her sight.
Who’s in it. The Hidden Light stars Dolores Cassinelli as Cynthia Holmes, John E. Brennan as Robert Holmes, Arthur Donaldson as Detective Hayden and Ben Taggart as Victor Bailey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Hidden Light sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hidden Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hidden Light (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hidden Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hidden Light worth watching?
- The Hidden Light holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hidden Light?
- The Hidden Light stars Dolores Cassinelli, John E. Brennan, Arthur Donaldson, Ben Taggart and Walter Downing.
- When was The Hidden Light released?
- The Hidden Light was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.