The Derelict
Originally released in 1915. The Derelict is a drama/romance film. directed by Henry Otto. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, and John Steppling
Synopsis
Within earshot of her fiancé Leo Holmes and his friend Bruce Morgan Louise Wilke says she could never marry a man who was a drunkard. Morgan, secretly in love with Louise, gets Leo intoxicated and sends him to her home. Louise breaks off the engagement and Bruce pursues her. Undecided, she slips into a dream where she is mired in a life of misery with Morgan, who has become a worse drunkard than Holmes as well as selfish and brutal. In trying to defend herself from Bruce she kills him with a pair of shears. Holmes, a poor derelict, hears her scream, rushes to her rescue. Louise awakens and sends for Leo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Derelict about?
Within earshot of her fiancé Leo Holmes and his friend Bruce Morgan Louise Wilke says she could never marry a man who was a drunkard. Morgan, secretly in love with Louise, gets Leo intoxicated and...
Who directed The Derelict?
The Derelict was directed by Henry Otto.
How long is The Derelict?
The Derelict has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Derelict released?
The Derelict was released on March 3, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Derelict?
The main cast of The Derelict includes Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, John Steppling, George Field, William Bertram.