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Death's Marathon

Death's Marathon

Jun 14, 1913 15m
5.7
32 votes

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?

Title Death's Marathon
Companies American Mutoscope & Biograph
Countries United States of America
Keywords silent film
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