The Sacrifice
Originally released in 1909. The Sacrifice is a romance/comedy film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence, and Linda Arvidson
Synopsis
Oh, the woe of simultaneous birthdays, as were Mr. and Mrs. Hardlucks', and both being of a generous nature, were seized with an insatiable desire to make on this anniversary of their nativity suitable gifts, each to the other, Hardluck has a watch, but no fob. Mrs. Hardluck has a wealth of hair, but no decorative comb for her hair. What is worse, finances are low, or rather exhausted. An idea strikes Hardluck. He will pawn his watch and buy a comb; thus surprising her. Mrs. Hardluck's mind is also illumined by a bright thought. She will sacrifice her hair, and with the money buy him a fob. This they do, of course, unknown to each other. Well, here's the situation: He had no fob for his watch, and she no comb for her hair; but now he has no watch for his fob, and she has no hair for her comb. Mack Sennett appears as an extra in this film produced by the Biograph Company.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1909
117 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry Solter
as Mr. Hardluck
Florence Lawrence
as Mrs. Hardluck
Linda Arvidson
as At Wigmaker's
John R. Cumpson
as At Jeweler's
George Gebhardt
as At Jeweler's / At Pawnshop
Arthur V. Johnson
as At Wigmaker's
Marion Leonard
as At Wigmaker's
Owen Moore
Mack Sennett
as At Wigmaker's / At Jeweler's / At Pawnshop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sacrifice about?
Oh, the woe of simultaneous birthdays, as were Mr. and Mrs. Hardlucks', and both being of a generous nature, were seized with an insatiable desire to make on this anniversary of their nativity suit...
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Sacrifice released?
The Sacrifice was released on January 14, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sacrifice?
The main cast of The Sacrifice includes Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence, Linda Arvidson, John R. Cumpson, George Gebhardt.