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The Life Boat

The Life Boat (1911)

0h 11m | PG-13

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Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

Director: Jay Hunt

Studio: Vitagraph Company of America

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

William Shea

William Shea

as Old Capt. Bill - the Father

Mary Maurice

Mary Maurice

as The Mother

James Morrison

James Morrison

as The Son

Charles Eldridge

Charles Eldridge

as