Betrayed by a Handprint
Originally released in 1908. Betrayed by a Handprint is a crime film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence Lawrence, Harry Solter, and Linda Arvidson
Synopsis
Mrs. Wharton, a dashing widow, gives a party at her beautiful villa in honor of the presentation to her of a handsome diamond necklace by her fiancé. During the evening bridge participated in by a number of the guests, among whom is Myrtle Vane. Miss Vane is playing in wretched luck, and is advised several times by Mrs. Wharton to desist, but she still plays on in the vain hopes of the tide of fortune turning, until at last, in the extreme of desperation, she stakes her all and loses. Shame and disgrace stare her in the face. What can she do to recoup her depleted fortune? As one of the guests there is Professor Francois Paracelsus, the eminent palmister, who of course, was called upon to read the palms of those present. Sheets of paper were prepared and each imprinted their hand on a sheet to be read by the erudite soothsayer at his leisure, and so were left on the drawing room table.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1908
117 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
2.9/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betrayed by a Handprint about?
Mrs. Wharton, a dashing widow, gives a party at her beautiful villa in honor of the presentation to her of a handsome diamond necklace by her fiancé. During the evening bridge participated in by a...
Who directed Betrayed by a Handprint?
Betrayed by a Handprint was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Betrayed by a Handprint?
Betrayed by a Handprint has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Betrayed by a Handprint released?
Betrayed by a Handprint was released on September 1, 1908 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Betrayed by a Handprint?
The main cast of Betrayed by a Handprint includes Florence Lawrence, Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, Kate Bruce, Gene Gauntier.