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The Life Boat (1911)

Directed by Jay Hunt

Drama · 11m

Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

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Cast

William Shea Old Capt. Bill - the Father Mary Maurice The Mother James Morrison The Son Charles Eldridge

Crew

Director
Jay Hunt

Details

Release date
1911-11-25
Runtime
11m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Vitagraph Company of America