Death's Marathon

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 14, 1913

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0002795