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Death's Marathon

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?

Drama

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Details

Title:
Death's Marathon

Latest releases:
June 14, 1913

Decade:
Years 1910

Country of origin:
United States of America

Duration
15mn

Genres
Drama

Actors
Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Walter Miller, Lionel Barrymore

Source:
Public Domain via Wikipedia (Internet Archive)
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