
Beware of Strangers
Seen it?1917 | 80 min | Drama, Crime
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Beware of Strangers is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Colin Campbell
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 335 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Campbell
- Fritzi BrunetteBertha Gibson
- Tom SantschiJohn Mentor
- Bessie EytonMadeleine, Mentor's Daughter
- Edward CoxenHarry Lyttle
- Jack RichardsonProfessor Otto Rusburg, a Clairvoyant
- Vivian RichThe Lorelei
- Al W. FilsonJ. Everett Kinkaid Wetworth, Millionaire
- Eugenie BessererMary DeLacy
- Harry LonsdaleJohn DeLacy
- Frank ClarkHorace Kincaid, a Quack Doctor