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3 May 1909 (USA) morePlot:
One of the members of a suicide club learns he has inherited some money, but only after he drew the fatal lot and is expected to kill himself. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Re-working Robert Louis Stevenson moreCast
(Credited cast)| Herbert Yost | ... | The Chosen One | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Charles Avery | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Charles Craig | |||
| John R. Cumpson | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Edward Dillon | |||
| Arthur V. Johnson | |||
| Violet Mersereau | ... | The Woman | |
| David Miles | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Owen Moore | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Anthony O'Sullivan | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Herbert Prior | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
| Mack Sennett | ... | Member of Suicide Club | |
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The American Mutoscope & Biograph Company bought the rights to this story back in 1908. The company plans in the near future to do a "Feature" film remake of this 1909 unusual short film. moreFAQ
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In this 4 minute short film, the 34 year old D.W. Griffith reworks Robert Louis Stevenson's novel by presenting a polemic against diversity. There was nothing to justify interest in the characters, but the Iris-in (vignette) was noticeable.