Movie

The Life Boat

(en)

1911

11m

The Life Boat

Drama

Overview: Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

Status: Released

Release date: November 25, 1911

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Vitagraph Company of America

Top Cast

William Shea

William Shea

as Old Capt. Bill ...

Mary Maurice

Mary Maurice

as The Mother

James Morrison

James Morrison

as The Son

Charles Eldridge

Charles Eldridge