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  • A Narrow Escape (1911)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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A Narrow Escape (1911)
Short | Drama, Short
Jim Smith has been without work for some time, and his efforts to secure a job proved fruitless. He meets thugs Red Leary and Black Pete in a saloon, and the look of desperation on his face prompts them to invite him to join them in a ...See moreJim Smith has been without work for some time, and his efforts to secure a job proved fruitless. He meets thugs Red Leary and Black Pete in a saloon, and the look of desperation on his face prompts them to invite him to join them in a burglary. He indignantly refuses, and on the way home finds a lost handbag containing jewelry and money, which he takes home. His wife persuades him to return the property, the owner's cards giving the address. The butler receives him at the door and takes his name, but gives no reward. Smith is furious and bitterly upbraids himself for a fool, and in this state of mind goes back to the saloon and informs the thugs that he will become a thief. As the three start out, Mrs. Smith follows, entreating her husband to come home with her, and finally he gives in to her. She tries to cheer him up, telling him how thankful they should be that they have their beautiful child, but he is still despondent. The next day he reads in the paper an account of the capture of Red Leary and the fatal wounding of Black Pete in the act of committing a robbery, and realizes what a narrow escape he had. He is further convinced that the path of honesty is the right one when he receives a letter from the purse's owner, enclosing a substantial reward and offering him employment. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Henry B. Walthall's primary photo
Henry B. Walthall
Jim Smith - The Workman (as William Walthall) Jim Smith - The Workman (as William Walthall)   See fewer
The Birth of a Nation (1915)
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Gertrude Robinson
Jim's Wife (as Ruth Robinson) Jim's Wife (as Ruth Robinson)   See fewer
The Feud and the Turkey (1908)
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Rosanna Logan
Jim's Child (as Baby Rosanna) Jim's Child (as Baby Rosanna)   See fewer
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