A Terrible Lesson

1912 0h 14m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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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)

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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114 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Darwin Karr and Blanche Cornwall and Billy Quirk carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0339775 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alice Guy-Blaché directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2114 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Darwin Karr and Blanche Cornwall and Billy Quirk carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0339775 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.