The Greater Duty
Originally released in 1922. The Greater Duty is a western film. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gilbert M. Anderson, Carol Holloway, and Frank Campeau
Synopsis
When Bill Hinchley is wrongfully imprisoned his wife, Mary, becomes a schoolteacher out of necessity concealing from the school trustees that she is the wife of a convict. Sneaky Pete, Bill's cellmate, steals a letter from Mary to Bill, and, his term expired, follows Mary and extorts her, by threatening to cause her to lose her job by revealing her secret. Attempting to escape Bill gives up his chance at freedom to rescue the warden's children - and is later pardoned, coming home to wreak vengeance on Sneaky Pete, and justify Mary's faith in him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1922
104 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amalgamated Producing Corporation
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greater Duty about?
When Bill Hinchley is wrongfully imprisoned his wife, Mary, becomes a schoolteacher out of necessity concealing from the school trustees that she is the wife of a convict. Sneaky Pete, Bill's cellm...
How long is The Greater Duty?
The Greater Duty has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Greater Duty released?
The Greater Duty was released on February 1, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Greater Duty?
The main cast of The Greater Duty includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Carol Holloway, Frank Campeau, Melbourne MacDowell.