The Passer-By
ShortDrama
A stranger is invited to a bachelor dinner, where he tells the story of his life.
Director
Oscar Apfel
Writers
N/A
Stars
George Lessey, Miriam Nesbitt, Marc McDermott
Release Date
June 21, 1912
Language
None, English
Country
United States
💬 6
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
George Lessey
as Hamilton Crawford Jr. - The Bridegroom
Miriam Nesbitt
as Lucille - The Bridegroom's Mother
Marc McDermott
as Jim - The First To Pass By
Guy Hedlund
as Undetermined Secondary Role
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Edison Company
🏷️ Keywords
bachelor partybookkeeperobsessionstock market
🎯 Categories
DramaShort
⭐ Featured Review
Interesting Story, Creative Cinematography, Good Leading Performance
"There are several strengths to this short drama that put it among the better movies of its time and genre. The story is interesting, and it features a couple of poignant moments. The cinematography features a creative technique that is used at a couple of key points, and that works well. Finally, Marc McDermott's leading performance is a good one, believably portraying his character at several different stages of his life. The setting is a bachelor dinner to which "The Passer-By" (played by McDermott) is invited at the last minute. As McDermott's character begins to tell t..."
📖 Synopsis
A stranger is invited to a bachelor dinner, where he tells the story of his life.