A Timely Repentance
Originally released in 1912. A Timely Repentance is a feature film. directed by William H. Clifford. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Edward LeSaint, and William E. Shay
Synopsis
A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an invention and money is short leaving the wife dissatisfied. Robinson notes this fact and lures her away. She goes with him deserting the baby, leaving a note for her husband. While awaiting the train to leave the city they visit a picture house. The story thrown on the screen is identical to their own experience. Unable to witness the closing scenes and filled with remorse, Mrs. Crawford begs to leave and hurries home, hoping she may get there before her husband returns.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Mary Pickford
as Mrs. Nordell - Heroine of the Movie within the Movie, 'The Wife's Desertion'
Edward LeSaint
as John Crawford - the Poor Husband
William E. Shay
as Wilbur Robinson - the Wife's New Lover
Lucille Young
as Mrs. John Crawford - the Poor Man's Wife
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Louis Nordell
Hayward Mack
as Ronald Seymour (as H.S. Mack)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Timely Repentance about?
A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an...
Who directed A Timely Repentance?
A Timely Repentance was directed by William H. Clifford.
How long is A Timely Repentance?
A Timely Repentance has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was A Timely Repentance released?
A Timely Repentance was released on March 11, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Timely Repentance?
The main cast of A Timely Repentance includes Mary Pickford, Edward LeSaint, William E. Shay, Lucille Young, J. Farrell MacDonald.