The Fatal Black Bean

1915Short

ShortDrama

Anita, a Mexican girl, falls in love with John Gordon, an American mine superintendent hated by her brother Pedro. Pedro plans Gordon's assassination. Anita conceals in her clothing a black bean, and feigning that Gordon has done ...

Director

Raoul Walsh

Writers

N/A

Stars

Elmer Clifton, Miriam Cooper, Eagle Eye

Release Date

February 23, 1915

Language

None, English

Country

United States

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Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Elmer Clifton

as John Gordon

Miriam Cooper

as Anita

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Eagle Eye

as Pedro - Anita's Brother

Raoul Walsh

as Undetermined Secondary Role

Jennie Lee

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Silent

Color

Black and White

Filming Location

Mission San Fernando, San Fernando, California, USA

Production

Majestic Motion Picture Company

🎯 Categories

DramaShort

⭐ Featured Review

One of the indifferent sort

by deickemeyer • 2019-09-23

"This release is one of the indifferent sort. Its story is not of sufficient strength to guarantee a strong production, it has been directed by R.A. Walsh, and Miriam Cooper and Elmer Clifton appear in the leading roles. The scene is laid possibly in Southern California, and so far as its scenic properties go is pleasing to look at. - The Moving Picture World, March 6, 1915..."

📖 Synopsis

Anita, a Mexican girl, falls in love with John Gordon, an American mine superintendent hated by her brother Pedro. Pedro plans Gordon's assassination. Anita conceals in her clothing a black bean, and feigning that Gordon has done ...