The Key to Yesterday
"A strong, stirring and absorbing story of mangled pathos, comedy and sensationalism with thrilling series at the race track, from the pen of RICHARD HARDING DAVIS and others."
Originally released in 1914. The Key to Yesterday is a drama film. directed by John Francis Dillon.
Starring Carlyle Blackwell, Edna Mayo, and Gypsy Abbott
Synopsis
George Carter, a revolutionist in South America, is the exact double of Frederick Marston, a famous artist in Paris. Carter is betrayed by a comrade and is sentenced to be shot. He takes a desperate chance and escapes on board a vessel bound for London. In Paris Marston is stabbed by a model because he does not return her love. The wound incapacitates him from painting, and leaves an ugly scar, and he goes to America on a vacation. Highwaymen attack him, inflicting injuries which cause a total loss of memory. The robbers leave nothing in his pockets but the key to his Paris studio, and Marston adopts the name of Robert Anglo-Saxon.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Favorite Players Film Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Key to Yesterday about?
George Carter, a revolutionist in South America, is the exact double of Frederick Marston, a famous artist in Paris. Carter is betrayed by a comrade and is sentenced to be shot. He takes a desperat...
Who directed The Key to Yesterday?
The Key to Yesterday was directed by John Francis Dillon.
When was The Key to Yesterday released?
The Key to Yesterday was released on October 12, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Key to Yesterday?
The main cast of The Key to Yesterday includes Carlyle Blackwell, Edna Mayo, Gypsy Abbott, George Brunton, John Francis Dillon.