The Boomerang
Synopsis
Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stricken with terror when he finds a bottle of the medicine in the hands of his little child, Helen, and he warns her never to touch it. But the little one's curiosity is aroused and when her father has left for his office, she tastes the medicine and becomes violently ill. John Smith, a young workman, has a little daughter, Margaret, who is taken sick and the mother secures a bottle of the "remedy" at a drug store. Instead of relieving the child's pain, the medicine causes her to lose consciousness and when the horrified father learns the cause, he determines to seek Watson's life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Original Title
- The Boomerang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boomerang
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What is The Boomerang about?
Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stricken with terror when he finds a bottle of the medicine in the hands of his little child, Helen, and he warns her never to touch it. But the little one's curiosity is aroused and when her father has left for his office, she tastes the medicine and becomes violently ill. John Smith, a young workman, has a little daughter, Margaret, who is taken sick and the mother secures a bottle of the "remedy" at a drug store. Instead of relieving the child's pain, the medicine causes her to lose consciousness and when the horrified father learns the cause, he determines to seek Watson's life.
Who directed The Boomerang?
The Boomerang was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Boomerang?
The principal cast of The Boomerang includes Carlyle Blackwell, Francelia Billington, Marin Sais, William H. West, Eileen Paulino.
When was The Boomerang released and how long is it?
The Boomerang was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boomerang?
The Boomerang holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).