The Life Boat

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Good to know

Director: Jay Hunt
Release date: 1911-11-25
Runtime: 11m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Vitagraph Company of America

About The Life Boat

The Life Boat is a 1911 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jay Hunt, starring William Shea, Mary Maurice and James Morrison. It has a runtime of 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Life Boat in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

William Shea

Old Capt. Bill - the Father

Mary Maurice

The Mother

James Morrison

The Son

Charles Eldridge

Themes & keywords

silent filmlost filmshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life Boat in Switzerland?+

The Life Boat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Life Boat on Netflix?+

The Life Boat is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Life Boat?+

The Life Boat has a runtime of 11 minutes (11 minutes).

Who stars in The Life Boat?+

The Life Boat stars William Shea, Mary Maurice, James Morrison and Charles Eldridge.

When did The Life Boat come out?+

The Life Boat is a 1911 movie directed by Jay Hunt.

What genre is The Life Boat?+

The Life Boat is Drama film.

Who directed The Life Boat?+

The Life Boat was directed by Jay Hunt.