A Timely Repentance
Synopsis
A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an invention and money is short leaving the wife dissatisfied. Robinson notes this fact and lures her away. She goes with him deserting the baby, leaving a note for her husband. While awaiting the train to leave the city they visit a picture house. The story thrown on the screen is identical to their own experience. Unable to witness the closing scenes and filled with remorse, Mrs. Crawford begs to leave and hurries home, hoping she may get there before her husband returns.
Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Mrs. Nordell - Heroine of the Movie within the Movie, 'The Wife's Desertion'
Edward LeSaint
John Crawford - the Poor Husband
William E. Shay
Wilbur Robinson - the Wife's New Lover
Lucille Young
Mrs. John Crawford - the Poor Man's Wife
J. Farrell MacDonald
Louis Nordell
Hayward Mack
Ronald Seymour (as H.S. Mack)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Clifford
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward J. Montagne
- Original Title
- A Timely Repentance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Clifford
Edward J. Montagne
Department Leadership Roster
Edward J. Montagne
Writer
William H. Clifford
Director
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What is A Timely Repentance about?
A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an invention and money is short leaving the wife dissatisfied. Robinson notes this fact and lures her away. She goes with him deserting the baby, leaving a note for her husband. While awaiting the train to leave the city they visit a picture house. The story thrown on the screen is identical to their own experience. Unable to witness the closing scenes and filled with remorse, Mrs. Crawford begs to leave and hurries home, hoping she may get there before her husband returns.
Who directed A Timely Repentance?
A Timely Repentance was directed by William H. Clifford.
Who stars in A Timely Repentance?
The principal cast of A Timely Repentance includes Mary Pickford, Edward LeSaint, William E. Shay, Lucille Young, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was A Timely Repentance released and how long is it?
A Timely Repentance was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 10m.