The Fatal Hour
Synopsis
A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".
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The fatal hour (1908)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1908
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Fatal Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
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D.W. Griffith
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What is The Fatal Hour about?
A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".
Who directed The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Fatal Hour?
The principal cast of The Fatal Hour includes George Gebhardt, Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, Florence Auer, Charles Gorman.
When was The Fatal Hour released and how long is it?
The Fatal Hour was released in 1908 with a total runtime of 12m.