The Life Boat

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 25, 1911

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Mary Maurice,William Shea,Charles Eldridge,James Morrison

Director

Jay Hunt

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0342696