The Fortune Hunter is a lost[2] 1927 silent film comedy directed by Charles Reisner and starring Syd Chaplin. It is based on the 1909 Broadway play The Fortune Hunter by Winchell Smith.[3] It was produced by Warner Brothers who released it with a Vitaphone soundtrack.[4]
The Fortune Hunter | |
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Directed by | Charles Reisner Sandy Roth(ass't director) |
Written by | Bryan Foy Robert Dillon |
Based on | play The Fortune Hunter by Winchell Smith c.1909 |
Produced by | Warner Brothers |
Starring | Syd Chaplin |
Cinematography | Edwin B. DuPar |
Distributed by | Warner Brothers |
Release date | November 7, 1927 |
Running time | 7 reels |
Country | USA |
Language | Silent..English titles |
Budget | $197,000 [1] |
Box office | $334,000[1] |
According to Warner Bros records the film earned $215,000 domestically and $119,000 foreign.[1]
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