Movie Description
Death's Marathon
(1913)Overview
Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
Featured Crew
- Director : D.W. Griffith
- Writer : William E. Wing
- Cast : Blanche Sweet,Henry B. Walthall,Walter Miller,Lionel Barrymore,Robert Harron,Kate Bruce
Cast
The Wife
The Husband
The Friend - The Husband's Partner
The Financial Backer
The Messenger
The Nanny
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Facts
Original TitleDeath's Marathon
Status Released
Release Information
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1913-06-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 15m
Production CompaniesAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph
Genres
- Drama