Death's Marathon
Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
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- Cast:
- Blanche Sweet , Henry B. Walthall , Walter Miller , Lionel Barrymore , Robert Harron , Kate Bruce
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Reviews
Good , But It Is Overrated By Some
It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.