The Light That Failed 100 years old

About Dick Heldar, an aspiring artist. Although he is devoted to his childhood sweetheart, Maisie Wells, his ambition drives him to faraway places. He meets Torpenhow, a war correspondent, at Port Said, and accompanies him into battle.

Credits

The Light That Failed Cast

Name Character
David Torrence He was 59, 87 years old when he died as Topenhow
Percy Marmont He was 39, 93 years old when he died as Dick Heldar
Jacqueline Logan She was 21, 81 years old when she died as Bessie Brooke
Luke Cosgrave He was 61, 86 years old when he died as Binat

The Light That Failed Crew

Name Department
Rudyard Kipling as Story. He was 57 (70) years old when He died Writing
Jack Cunningham as Adaptation. He was 41 (59) years old when He died Writing
Charles G. Clarke as Cinematography. He was 24 (84) years old when He died Crew
F. McGrew Willis as Adaptation. He was 32 (66) years old when He died Writing
George Melford as Director. He was 46 (84) years old when He died Directing
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The Light That Failed (100 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, October 25, 1923
  • Runtime: 70 minutes