The Old Silver Watch
Originally released in 1912. The Old Silver Watch is a drama film. directed by Van Dyke Brooke. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maurice Costello, Leah Baird, and Kenneth Casey
Synopsis
Mary Collins dies leaving two children; Mildred ('Lucie') and Frank. On her deathbed, she gives Frank a silver watch that belonged to his father. The children are separated from each other and grow up with foster parents. Lucie and Frank meet again when he rescues her from a thief. They fall in love, unaware they are brother and sister. On their wedding day Frank is shot by the vengeful thief. The bullet however is stopped by the silver watch. On seeing the watch, Lucie realizes that they are brother and sister; the marriage is cancelled.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maurice Costello
as Frank as an Adult
Leah Baird
as Mildred as an Adult
Kenneth Casey
as Frank - the Little Boy Who Ran Away from Home
Adele DeGarde
as Mildred - the Little Boy's Sister
Rose Tapley
as The Children's Distraught Mother
Van Dyke Brooke
as The Children's Stepfather
Harry T. Morey
as A Bandit
Kate Price
Flora Finch
Helen Gardner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Old Silver Watch about?
Mary Collins dies leaving two children; Mildred ('Lucie') and Frank. On her deathbed, she gives Frank a silver watch that belonged to his father. The children are separated from each other and grow...
Who directed The Old Silver Watch?
The Old Silver Watch was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
How long is The Old Silver Watch?
The Old Silver Watch has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was The Old Silver Watch released?
The Old Silver Watch was released on March 19, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Old Silver Watch?
The main cast of The Old Silver Watch includes Maurice Costello, Leah Baird, Kenneth Casey, Adele DeGarde, Rose Tapley.