The Life Boat (1911)

Overview : Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

Release Date : November 25, 1911

Runtime : 0m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Vitagraph Company of America

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : silent film, short film