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A Timely Rescue

A Timely Rescue

1912Short
CrimeDramaShort

Kenneth Marsdon falsifies the books of his employer, James Ferris. The discrepancy is discovered. Marsdon accuses John Blackburn, his fellow clerk and rival for the hand of Ruth Ferris. John is discharged and immediately enlists i...

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Harry T. Morey, Alec B. Francis, Carolyn Birch
Release Date
January 31, 1912
Language
None, English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Harry T. Morey
Harry T. Morey
as Kenneth Marsdon - the Dishonest Employee
Alec B. Francis
Alec B. Francis
as James Ferris - the Employer
Carolyn Birch
Carolyn Birch
as Ruth Ferris - Kenneth's Sweetheart
Robert Gaillard
Robert Gaillard
as John Blackburn - the Innocent Clerk
Hal Wilson
Hal Wilson

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Vitagraph Company of America

🎯 Categories

CrimeDramaShort

⭐ Featured Review

The backgrounds do not strongly suggest Africa
by deickemeyer2016-09-05

"A Boer War picture with skirmish scenes and an interesting picture of Boer cavalry advancing on the English lines in irregular order. The backgrounds do not strongly suggest Africa. There is also a little confusion at a critical point in the story, due to the fact that it is hard to differentiate the soldiers in uniform. Greater pains must be taken under such conditions than where difference in dress helps one to recognize different players. The action soon picks out the hero and the villain, but, for a moment, something is lost. Aside from this, the story is clear and interesting. A false cle..."

📖 Synopsis

Kenneth Marsdon falsifies the books of his employer, James Ferris. The discrepancy is discovered. Marsdon accuses John Blackburn, his fellow clerk and rival for the hand of Ruth Ferris. John is discharged and immediately enlists i...