The Fatal Hour
Originally released in 1908. The Fatal Hour is a crime/thriller film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Gebhardt, Harry Solter, and Linda Arvidson
Synopsis
A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fatal Hour about?
A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined ...
Who directed The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was The Fatal Hour released?
The Fatal Hour was released on August 18, 1908 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fatal Hour?
The main cast of The Fatal Hour includes George Gebhardt, Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, Florence Auer, Charles Gorman.