Death's Marathon

    Death's Marathon
    1913

    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?

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    Cast

    • Blanche SweetThe Wife
    • Henry B. WalthallThe Husband
    • Walter MillerThe Friend - The Husband's Partner
    • Lionel BarrymoreThe Financial Backer
    • Robert HarronThe Messenger
    • Kate BruceThe Nanny

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