Who Shall Take My Life?
Synopsis
A man is found guilty of murdering a woman by way of circumstantial evidence, and is executed. Afterwards, it is discovered that his supposed victim is not dead at all, but working as a prostitute in a Western city. Scenario was written for the screen by Maibelle Heikes Justice, who was an outspoken opponent of capital punishment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Maibelle Heikes Justice, Gilson Willets
- Original Title
- Who Shall Take My Life?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Campbell
Maibelle Heikes Justice, Gilson Willets
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Campbell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Who Shall Take My Life? about?
A man is found guilty of murdering a woman by way of circumstantial evidence, and is executed. Afterwards, it is discovered that his supposed victim is not dead at all, but working as a prostitute in a Western city. Scenario was written for the screen by Maibelle Heikes Justice, who was an outspoken opponent of capital punishment.
Who directed Who Shall Take My Life??
Who Shall Take My Life? was directed by Colin Campbell.
Who stars in Who Shall Take My Life??
The principal cast of Who Shall Take My Life? includes Tom Santschi, Fritzi Brunette, Edward Coxen, Bessie Eyton, Harry Lonsdale.
When was Who Shall Take My Life? released and how long is it?
Who Shall Take My Life? was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Who Shall Take My Life??
Who Shall Take My Life? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).