Death's Marathon (1913)
Synopsis
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?
Release Date: 1913-06-14
Runtime: 15 minutes
Director: D.W. Griffith
Top Cast
- Blanche Sweet as The Wife
- Henry B. Walthall as The Husband
- Walter Miller as The Friend - The Husband's Partner
- Lionel Barrymore as The Financial Backer
- Robert Harron as The Messenger
- Kate Bruce as The Nanny
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