Fighting Death (1914)

Clara, a pretty little school teacher, is courted by two young mountaineers. She favors Jim Mason, who is the postmaster of the village, and Harry Barford, his rival, determines to get Jim ... See full summary »

Director:

Herbert Blaché

Stars:

Claire Whitney, Rodman Law, Constance Bennett

Cast

Cast overview:
Claire Whitney	...	Clara
Rodman Law	...	Jim Mason
Constance Bennett	...	Stunt Double for Clara

Storyline

Clara, a pretty little school teacher, is courted by two young mountaineers. She favors Jim Mason, who is the postmaster of the village, and Harry Barford, his rival, determines to get Jim out of the way, so that he can win her. Jim and Clara decide to marry as soon as Jim has enough money. Harry sees his chance and offers Jim $500 to manage an illicit whiskey still during his absence. Clara's scruples are overcome by the thought of an early marriage and Jim reluctantly consents. Harry immediately informs the sheriff and a posse is sent to arrest Jim. But Billy, the village idiot, who has fallen asleep while playing his little tin flute, overhears the conversation between Harry and the sheriff and informs Clara of Jim's danger. Jim hides in the woods upon the approach of the posse and, meeting Clara, they flee, both riding on the same horse. A long chase through the snow-covered mountains in which they are closely pressed by the sheriff's posse, forces them to a spot among the jagged ...

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Plot Keywords:

melodrama | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 1914 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Moonshiners

Filming Locations:

Williamsburg Bridge, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Solax Film Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Trivia

The film is lost as no copy of it is known to exist.

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