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The Last Deal (1910) Online
1910 Owen Moore Ruth Hart Edith Haldeman D.W. Griffith
Original Title :
The Last Deal
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama
Year :
1910
Directror :
D.W. Griffith
Cast :
Owen Moore,Ruth Hart,Edith Haldeman
Writer :
D.W. Griffith
Type :
Movie
Time :
11min
Rating :
6.9/10

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In this Biograph subject a most powerful moral is presented against all forms of gambling, and it is indeed a convincing lesson to those given to such follies, for although the hero was ... See full summary

The Last Deal (1910) Online

In this Biograph subject a most powerful moral is presented against all forms of gambling, and it is indeed a convincing lesson to those given to such follies, for although the hero was rescued from his desperation by means of the game, still the ordeal he passed through was so terrible that he swore never to tempt fate again in the game of chance. At the solicitation of a friend, who paints his possibilities in brilliant hues, he uses his employer's money in stock gambling. His is the experience of so many others; he loses, and of course takes more in the vain hope of recouping. It is the old story. He finds his neck in the noose of desperation, particularly as he learns that his books are to be examined by the expert accountant. Discovery is inevitable, so he confesses to his employer, who grants him one day to make up the deficit. It seems hoping against hope, but he goes home and tells his wife of his troubles and she allows him to take her jewelry on which to raise a portion of ...
Credited cast:
Owen Moore Owen Moore - The Husband
Ruth Hart Ruth Hart - The Wife
Edith Haldeman Edith Haldeman - The Child
George Nichols George Nichols - The Employer
James Kirkwood James Kirkwood - The Westerner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Linda Arvidson Linda Arvidson
Florence Barker Florence Barker
William J. Butler William J. Butler
Charles Craig Charles Craig - At Card Game
Adele DeGarde Adele DeGarde
Frank Evans Frank Evans - At Card Game
Guy Hedlund Guy Hedlund - At Card Game
Dell Henderson Dell Henderson - At Card Game
Henry Lehrman Henry Lehrman - At Card Game (unconfirmed)
Adolph Lestina Adolph Lestina - At Card Game


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The Apotheoses of Lacspor

The Apotheoses of Lacspor

A gambling story which presents a moral so palpable that it requires no explanation to make it plain. The novelty lies in having the husband come in contact with his brother-in-law, who is winning money to help him make restitution. The young man is saved, but his punishment includes the loss of his position. The moral influence of this picture should be strong. Gambling is well understood to be a dangerous vice, no matter in what form it may be indulged, but perhaps few realize the actual status until it is shown to them in some such hideous form as this. Whether the Biograph people sought to preach a sermon against gambling or not is uncertain, but that they have done so, and very effectively, will be admitted by practically everyone who sees this picture. Dramatically and photographically it is quite as good as the best. - The Moving Picture World, February 12, 1910
Nea

Nea

The 35 year old D.W. Griffith may have convictions to write and direct, but one thing his short films lack is spirit. You can be the most technically gifted editor in the business, but if there is no soul in your film then it is just a waste of creativity. This eleven minute offering lacked flavour, colour, texture, variety and spirit. It was bland to watch and left absolutely no impression on me whatsoever. It needed a bit a of character and personality, something intimate and universal that would give the story some humanity. I rate this a 3 out of 10 because I'm surprised it was even commissioned to be made. Without a question of a doubt, this short film is a product of the conveyor belt of creativity.