Nursing a Viper
Synopsis
During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
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Nursing A Viper 1909
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-18
Top Cast
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Arthur V. Johnson
The Husband
Marion Leonard
The Wife
Frank Powell
The Viper
Owen Moore
Fleeing Aristocrat
James Kirkwood
In Mob
George Nichols
In Mob
Billy Quirk
Fleeing Aristocrat
Mack Sennett
In Mob
Dorothy West
Frank Evans
In Mob
Ruth Hart
Victimized Woman
Henry Lehrman
In Mob
Anthony O'Sullivan
In Mob
Gertrude Robinson
Fleeing Aristocrat
Mabel Trunnelle
Victimized Woman
J. Waltham
In Mob
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods, D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- Nursing a Viper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods, D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Writer
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What is Nursing a Viper about?
During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
Who directed Nursing a Viper?
Nursing a Viper was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Nursing a Viper?
The principal cast of Nursing a Viper includes Arthur V. Johnson, Marion Leonard, Frank Powell, Owen Moore, James Kirkwood.
When was Nursing a Viper released and how long is it?
Nursing a Viper was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 10m.