The Span of Life

191450m

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Director: Edward MacKay
Release date: 1914-12-07
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Kinetophote

About The Span of Life

The Span of Life is a 1914 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Edward MacKay, starring Lionel Barrymore, Gladys Wynne and Lyster Chambers. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Span of Life in Philippines — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Unscrupulous gambler and drug addict Dunstan Leech has embezzled money entrusted to him. Hoping to cover the theft he plans to wed his mother’s ward Kate Heathcote, who is tutor to his disabled brother Cecil, only to discover she loves Richard Blunt. Unhinged, due to his drug use, he poisons his brother’s food to clear the way to an inheritance while his equally dishonest mother Mrs. Jelf attempts to frame Blunt for theft. That plan fails and Kate & Richard marry departing for the diamond mines of South Africa. Obsessed, Leech follows and kidnaps Kate and the couple’s child fleeing back to England pursued by Richard. Held hostage at Leech’s estate, his dying mother gives Kate the evidence to prove Dunstan’s culpability in Cecil’s slaying but driven mad with guilt and haunted by Cecil’s spirit he commits suicide, and the young family are reunited.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Richard Blunt

Gladys Wynne

Kate Heathcote

Lyster Chambers

Dunstan Leech

Ogden Childe

Cecil Leech

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Span of Life in Philippines?+

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

Is The Span of Life on Netflix?+

The Span of Life is not on Netflix in Philippines right now.

How long is The Span of Life?+

The Span of Life has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Span of Life?+

The Span of Life stars Lionel Barrymore, Gladys Wynne, Lyster Chambers and Ogden Childe.

When did The Span of Life come out?+

The Span of Life is a 1914 movie directed by Edward MacKay.

What genre is The Span of Life?+

The Span of Life is Drama film.

Who directed The Span of Life?+

The Span of Life was directed by Edward MacKay.