The Black Hand 118 years old

Two gang members send a threatening letter to a butcher, demanding money if he did not want his shop to be destroyed and his daughter Maria kidnapped. When he is unable to meet their request, they take Maria away. The Black Hand is the earliest surviving gangster film.

Credits

The Black Hand Cast

Name Character
Anthony O'Sullivan He was 51, 65 years old when he died
Robert G. Vignola He was 23, 71 years old when he died

The Black Hand Crew

Name Department
Wallace McCutcheon as Director. Directing
The Black Hand poster
The Black Hand (118 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, March 29, 1906
  • Runtime: 11 minutes