The Witching Hour (1921 film)

The Witching Hour is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor and starring Elliott Dexter, Winter Hall, and May McAvoy. The film is based on the 1907 play of the same name by Augustus Thomas.

The plot revolves around Jack Brookfield (played by Dexter), a man with powerful telepathic abilities who is accused of murder. The film explores themes of hypnotism, mental suggestion, and the power of the human mind. Jack uses his abilities for good, but his talents are misinterpreted and lead to suspicion when a tragedy occurs. The story delves into the complexities of justice and the potential dangers of misunderstood abilities.

The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. While a silent film, it utilized intertitles to convey dialogue and exposition. The production values were considered high for the time.

The 1921 version of The Witching Hour is a remake of an earlier silent film adaptation from 1916, also based on the Augustus Thomas play. Both films are now considered lost.