Death's Marathon
Synopsis
Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- William E. Wing
- Original Title
- Death's Marathon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
William E. Wing
Department Leadership Roster
William E. Wing
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death's Marathon
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What is Death's Marathon about?
Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
Who directed Death's Marathon?
Death's Marathon was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Death's Marathon?
The principal cast of Death's Marathon includes Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Walter Miller, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Harron.
When was Death's Marathon released and how long is it?
Death's Marathon was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death's Marathon?
Death's Marathon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).