A Terrible Lesson
5.5
The story involves a man who goes to a gambling den regardless of the protestations of his wife. He is extremely lucky and his luck attracts attention. Strangers become friendly with him and he being a "good feller," "sets up" the crowd. After the night's playing, he is advised by the owner of the den that it would be hazardous for him to attempt going home alone with so much cash on his person. Chance decides to remain over night. He is shown to a room. During the night, he not only finds that he has been trapped, but an attempt is made on his life. (Moving Picture World)
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Cast
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Darwin Karr
Frank Chance
Known for
Falling Leaves
Blanche Cornwall
Mrs. Frank Chance
Known for
Falling Leaves
Billy Quirk
Frank's Friend
Also in
Algie, the Miner
Canned Harmony
Lee Beggs
The Owner of the Gambling Den
Also in
Making an American Citizen
The Girl in the Arm-Chair
Magda Foy
The Daughter
Known for
Falling Leaves
Alice Guy-Blaché Director
United States release February 16, 1912 · Produced in United States
Production
Solax Film Company
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · February 16, 1912
Theatrical
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