Death's Marathon

Death's Marathon

1913
15m
5.7

5.7/10

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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?

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

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Quick Facts

Release Date June 14, 1913
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0002795

Cast

Blanche Sweet
Blanche Sweet

The Wife

Henry B. Walthall
Henry B. Walthall

The Husband

Walter Miller
Walter Miller

The Friend - The Husband's Partner

Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore

The Financial Backer

Robert Harron
Robert Harron

The Messenger

Kate Bruce
Kate Bruce

The Nanny

Key Crew

William E. Wing
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director