A Terrible Lesson

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A Terrible Lesson (1912)

Directed by Alice Guy-Blaché

Drama · 14m

The story involves a man who goes to a gambling den regardless of the protestations of his wife. He is extremely lucky and his luck attracts attention. Strangers become friendly with him and he being a "good feller," "sets up" the crowd. After the night's playing, he is advised by the owner of the den that it would be hazardous for him to attempt going home alone with so much cash on his person. Chance decides to remain over night. He is shown to a room. During the night, he not only finds that he has been trapped, but an attempt is made on his life. (Moving Picture World)

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Cast

Darwin Karr Frank Chance Blanche Cornwall Mrs. Frank Chance Billy Quirk Frank's Friend Lee Beggs The Owner of the Gambling Den Magda Foy The Daughter

Crew

Director
Alice Guy-Blaché

Details

Release date
1912-02-16
Runtime
14m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Solax Film Company