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IMDbNR191550mUnited States of America

The Fatal Card

Topics:#lost film

Synopsis

A notorious gambler and card cheat, George Forrester, rules a little western town with an iron hand. The men of the town plot to catch him cheating and do, but his men save him from danger. In the same town lives Gerald Austen, or Aitkens, who had left his tyrannical father in the east and made good in the west.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 30, 1915

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James Kirkwood
Screenplay & Story
C. Haddon Chambers, B.C. Stephenson
Original Title
The Fatal Card
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Famous Players Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Kirkwood

Screenplay & Story

C. Haddon Chambers, B.C. Stephenson

Department Leadership Roster

James Kirkwood

James Kirkwood

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fatal Card.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatal Card

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Fatal Card about?

A notorious gambler and card cheat, George Forrester, rules a little western town with an iron hand. The men of the town plot to catch him cheating and do, but his men save him from danger. In the same town lives Gerald Austen, or Aitkens, who had left his tyrannical father in the east and made good in the west.

Who directed The Fatal Card?

The Fatal Card was directed by James Kirkwood.

Who stars in The Fatal Card?

The principal cast of The Fatal Card includes John Mason, Hazel Dawn, Russell Bassett, David Powell, William J. Ferguson.

When was The Fatal Card released and how long is it?

The Fatal Card was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fatal Card?

The Fatal Card holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).