A Timely Interception
Originally released in 1913. A Timely Interception is a drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring W. Chrystie Miller, Lillian Gish, and Robert Harron
Synopsis
A farmer has saved all his life to pay for his daughter's wedding, but when his brother is fired from his job on the oil rig, the wedding must be postponed and the money put to the more pressing need. The farmer, now himself destitute, is forced to put his house up for sale to repay his creditors. Meanwhile, a man from the oil syndicate discovers oil on the farmer's land. Moving quickly, the syndicate tries to buy the farm before the farmer knows what he is selling. -Harpodeon
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1913
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
W. Chrystie Miller
as The Farmer
Lillian Gish
as The Farmer's Daughter
Robert Harron
as The Farmer's Adopted Son
Lionel Barrymore
as Uncle James - The Farmer's Brother
Lucille Hutton
as May - Uncle James's Daughter
Joseph McDermott
as The Oil Syndicate Prospector
William J. Butler
as The Oil Syndicate Officer
Alfred Paget
as The Oil Syndicate Officer
Frank Evans
as First Oil Rig Foreman
Frank Opperman
as Second Oil Rig Foreman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Timely Interception about?
A farmer has saved all his life to pay for his daughter's wedding, but when his brother is fired from his job on the oil rig, the wedding must be postponed and the money put to the more pressing ne...
Who directed A Timely Interception?
A Timely Interception was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is A Timely Interception?
A Timely Interception has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was A Timely Interception released?
A Timely Interception was released on June 7, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Timely Interception?
The main cast of A Timely Interception includes W. Chrystie Miller, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Lionel Barrymore, Lucille Hutton.