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The Convict's Threat

September 28, 1915

Originally released in 1915. The Convict's Threat is a drama film. directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.

Starring Gilbert M. Anderson, Lee Willard, and Marguerite Clayton

Synopsis

The convict's cellmate, his time up, calls on the former's wife with a letter of introduction from the convict, and threatens to tell who her husband is unless she gives him money which she has earned by hard work as a stenographer and seamstress. The convict saves the warden's little daughter from drowning and is pardoned for his brave deed. Meanwhile his released cellmate forces the convict's wife again and again to give him money, and calling at her home one night, attempts to kiss her, but she repels him with a revolver. The pardoned convict arrives just in time to hear what passes and almost chokes his former cellmate to death.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 28, 1915 110 years ago
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Convict's Threat about?

The convict's cellmate, his time up, calls on the former's wife with a letter of introduction from the convict, and threatens to tell who her husband is unless she gives him money which she has ear...

Who directed The Convict's Threat?

The Convict's Threat was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.

When was The Convict's Threat released?

The Convict's Threat was released on September 28, 1915 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Convict's Threat?

The main cast of The Convict's Threat includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Lee Willard, Marguerite Clayton, Harry Todd, Eva McKenzie.