Back to Life
“A Two Reel Romance of the West”
Synopsis
A gambler brings his sick wife to live in the mountains after learning she has tuberculosis and will need special care. The gambler soon tires of caring for his wife and becomes attached to a young girl at a local saloon. The gambler's wife discovers her husband's infidelity and wanders off into the forest to die. There she finds a hunted outlaw named Jim, weak from loss of blood, and she nurses him back to health. Jim, in turn, takes her to an old couple in the hills, who then nurse her back to health. The wife decides to try to regain her husband's love, but upon returning home, she finds he has been shot dead by a rival (Lon Chaney) in a saloon brawl. She goes back to Jim, and they find happiness together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- M. de la Parelle
- Original Title
- Back to Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
M. de la Parelle
Department Leadership Roster
M. de la Parelle
Writer
Allan Dwan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to Life
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What is Back to Life about?
A gambler brings his sick wife to live in the mountains after learning she has tuberculosis and will need special care. The gambler soon tires of caring for his wife and becomes attached to a young girl at a local saloon. The gambler's wife discovers her husband's infidelity and wanders off into the forest to die. There she finds a hunted outlaw named Jim, weak from loss of blood, and she nurses him back to health. Jim, in turn, takes her to an old couple in the hills, who then nurse her back to health. The wife decides to try to regain her husband's love, but upon returning home, she finds he has been shot dead by a rival (Lon Chaney) in a saloon brawl. She goes back to Jim, and they find happiness together.
Who directed Back to Life?
Back to Life was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Back to Life?
The principal cast of Back to Life includes J. Warren Kerrigan, Pauline Bush, William Worthington, Jessalyn Van Trump, Lon Chaney.
When was Back to Life released and how long is it?
Back to Life was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 20m.