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A Terrible Lesson

A Terrible Lesson

Drama

14m

February 16, 1912 (113 years ago)

Overview

The story involves a man who goes to a gambling den regardless of the protestations of his wife. He is extremely lucky and his luck attracts attention. Strangers become friendly with him and he being a "good feller," "sets up" the crowd. After the night's playing, he is advised by the owner of the den that it would be hazardous for him to attempt going home alone with so much cash on his person. Chance decides to remain over night. He is shown to a room. During the night, he not only finds that he has been trapped, but an attempt is made on his life. (Moving Picture World)

ActorAge thenAge now
Darwin Karr

Darwin Karr

Frank Chance

Birthday: July 25, 1875

36 December 31, 1945 (70)
Blanche Cornwall

Blanche Cornwall

Mrs. Frank Chance

Birthday: April 24, 1868

43 December 20, 1918 (50)
Billy Quirk

Billy Quirk

Frank's Friend

Birthday: March 27, 1873

38 April 20, 1926 (53)
Lee Beggs

Lee Beggs

The Owner of the Gambling Den

Birthday: December 3, 1870

41 November 18, 1943 (72)
Magda Foy

Magda Foy

The Daughter

Birthday: July 13, 1905

6 February 2, 2000 (94)