The Fugitive
"A Gripping Drama of Mystery and Sublime, Unselfish Love."
Originally released in 1916. The Fugitive is a drama film. directed by Frederick Sullivan. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence La Badie, Ethyle Cooke, and J.H. Gilmour
Synopsis
Margery Carew and her widowed sister, Anna Prentice, find work in a brokerage firm, James Gray, the junior partner, soon falls in love with Margery, while his boss, William Cleves, does his best to seduce Anna. In fighting off William's advances, Anna kills him, but Margery, hoping to protect Anna's child, takes the blame and then escapes to the West, after which she gets married and begins a new life. Following a lengthy search, the police manage to track her down, but Margery still refuses to save herself by telling the truth about the murder, even though Anna and her child died several years before in a car crash. Finally, however, because he still loves her and because he has been stricken by a deadly disease that will kill him in a few months, James confesses to the murder, thereby freeing Margery to return to her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thanhouser Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fugitive about?
Margery Carew and her widowed sister, Anna Prentice, find work in a brokerage firm, James Gray, the junior partner, soon falls in love with Margery, while his boss, William Cleves, does his best to...
Who directed The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
How long is The Fugitive?
The Fugitive has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Fugitive released?
The Fugitive was released on August 12, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fugitive?
The main cast of The Fugitive includes Florence La Badie, Ethyle Cooke, J.H. Gilmour, Robert Vaughn, Dorothy Benham.