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  • The Flash of Fate (1918)
  • 50 min | Drama, Crime
The Flash of Fate (1918)
50 min | Drama, Crime

When his father commits suicide after being ruined by dishonest stockbroker Abner Hinman, Randolph Shorb resolves to gain revenge and rebuild his fortune by whatever means necessary. With the aid of notorious crook Philadelphia Johnson, ...See moreWhen his father commits suicide after being ruined by dishonest stockbroker Abner Hinman, Randolph Shorb resolves to gain revenge and rebuild his fortune by whatever means necessary. With the aid of notorious crook Philadelphia Johnson, Randolph becomes the head of a gang of thieves and is thereafter known as The Ferret. Joe Freeman, the brother of Randolph's girlfriend Mary, moves to the city, where he is robbed by Johnson and forced to hold up a bank. Mary learns of Joe's troubles and rushes to the city to help him but is lured to a rooming house and attacked by Johnson. Joe disappears with the intention of committing suicide, after which Randolph, frantic over both Joe and Mary, goes to the power house and flashes a message in Morse code over all of the city's electric lights. Through his message, Joe regains hope and Mary is rescued. After the gang's arrest, Randolph vows to lead an honest life. See less
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Director
Writers
James W. Atchison (story) | Waldemar Young (scenario) | W.B. Pearson (scenario)
Cinematographer
Virgil Miller (as Virgil E. Miller)
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Updated 1918/02/18

Release date
2 18, 1918 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Herbert Rawlinson
Randolph Shorb Randolph Shorb   See fewer
Sally Starr
Mary Freeman Mary Freeman   See fewer
Jack Nelson
Joe Freeman Joe Freeman   See fewer
Dana Ong
Henry Shorb Henry Shorb   See fewer
Madge Kirby
Gertrude Shorb Gertrude Shorb   See fewer
Willis Marks
Abner Hinman Abner Hinman   See fewer
Charles West
Philadelphia Johnson Philadelphia Johnson   See fewer
L. Frank Baum
Dave Hinman (as George Brooks) Dave Hinman (as George Brooks)   See fewer
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