The Tell-Tale Hand
Synopsis
Tim Cantle, an evil-looking fellow, is drinking at a bar. The saloonkeeper's daughter enters, and Tim, slightly tipsy, tries to kiss her. She struggles to escape him. Broncho Billy enters and draws his gun. Tim flees. Tim gets his horse and rides away. As he approaches a house on a hill nearby, he sees Annie Fargo run out of her home, her father cursing her. Tim seizes and kisses her. She strikes him in the face and screams. Her father then comes out and drives Tim away. He sends Annie back into the house, following her with his gun. Tim swears vengeance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Blighton
- Original Title
- The Tell-Tale Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Frank Blighton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Blighton
Writer
Gilbert M. Anderson
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tell-Tale Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tell-Tale Hand about?
Tim Cantle, an evil-looking fellow, is drinking at a bar. The saloonkeeper's daughter enters, and Tim, slightly tipsy, tries to kiss her. She struggles to escape him. Broncho Billy enters and draws his gun. Tim flees. Tim gets his horse and rides away. As he approaches a house on a hill nearby, he sees Annie Fargo run out of her home, her father cursing her. Tim seizes and kisses her. She strikes him in the face and screams. Her father then comes out and drives Tim away. He sends Annie back into the house, following her with his gun. Tim swears vengeance.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Hand?
The Tell-Tale Hand was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in The Tell-Tale Hand?
The principal cast of The Tell-Tale Hand includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Marguerite Clayton, Lee Willard, True Boardman, Roy Clements.
When was The Tell-Tale Hand released and how long is it?
The Tell-Tale Hand was released in 1914 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tell-Tale Hand?
The Tell-Tale Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).