The Demon of Fear
Synopsis
James Oliver, has a delicate little wife about to become a mother. Their family doctor advises Oliver that he must not become engaged in any physical encounter or get hurt in any way or it would kill her. Soon thereafter Oliver is at the bar when a rough patron of the place invites him to drink. Oliver declines and on insistence by the rough, asks for soda water, which the rough throws in Oliver's face in disgust. Forced to fight or acknowledge himself a coward, Oliver admits cowardice. They all jeer him, when an old man a quiet spectator of the scene, tells the following story visioned in and out in pictures. He takes for his text the statement that, "No man who will admit that he is a coward for a principal is one". He depicts the story of a young man, Thomas Marsh by name, who had a feeling of fear born in his physical being.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Borzage
- Original Title
- The Demon of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Frank Borzage
L. Guy Wilky
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Frank Borzage
Writer
L. Guy Wilky
Director of Photography
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What is The Demon of Fear about?
James Oliver, has a delicate little wife about to become a mother. Their family doctor advises Oliver that he must not become engaged in any physical encounter or get hurt in any way or it would kill her. Soon thereafter Oliver is at the bar when a rough patron of the place invites him to drink. Oliver declines and on insistence by the rough, asks for soda water, which the rough throws in Oliver's face in disgust. Forced to fight or acknowledge himself a coward, Oliver admits cowardice. They all jeer him, when an old man a quiet spectator of the scene, tells the following story visioned in and out in pictures. He takes for his text the statement that, "No man who will admit that he is a coward for a principal is one". He depicts the story of a young man, Thomas Marsh by name, who had a feeling of fear born in his physical being.
Who directed The Demon of Fear?
The Demon of Fear was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Demon of Fear?
The principal cast of The Demon of Fear includes Frank Borzage, Ann Little, Jack Richardson, Queenie Rosson.
When was The Demon of Fear released and how long is it?
The Demon of Fear was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.