When the Dead Return
Synopsis
acques and Antoine are both in love with the same girl, but Jacques proves the winner and marries Marcele. Three years after the wedding an accident deprives Jacques of his memory. Not knowing where or who he is, he wanders far from home and takes up a new life, all memory of the old having forsaken him. Years later, Marcele, convinced that Jacques is dead, marries Antoine. After ten years of happiness with Antoine, Marcele dies, leaving a little daughter. About this time, through an accident, Jacques' memory is restored and he arrives back at his old home just as his daughter is about to marry. Not realizing the lapse of years he attempts to stop the wedding, believing that his daughter is his wife Marcele. Explanations take place and Jacques is taken to the grave of his sweetheart and wife Marcele.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Original Title
- When the Dead Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Director
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What is When the Dead Return about?
acques and Antoine are both in love with the same girl, but Jacques proves the winner and marries Marcele. Three years after the wedding an accident deprives Jacques of his memory. Not knowing where or who he is, he wanders far from home and takes up a new life, all memory of the old having forsaken him. Years later, Marcele, convinced that Jacques is dead, marries Antoine. After ten years of happiness with Antoine, Marcele dies, leaving a little daughter. About this time, through an accident, Jacques' memory is restored and he arrives back at his old home just as his daughter is about to marry. Not realizing the lapse of years he attempts to stop the wedding, believing that his daughter is his wife Marcele. Explanations take place and Jacques is taken to the grave of his sweetheart and wife Marcele.
Who directed When the Dead Return?
When the Dead Return was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in When the Dead Return?
The principal cast of When the Dead Return includes Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, J.J. Clark.
When was When the Dead Return released and how long is it?
When the Dead Return was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 15m.