A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Frederick Hand, Grace Darmond, Mrs. A.C. Marston
Written by:
Gilson Willets
Release Date:
May 27, 1915
Original Title:
The Quarry
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Selig Polyscope Company
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Jim Montgomery is wrongfully convicted of murder after being assaulted by burglars who use his tools in a robbery. While imprisoned, he escapes with the help of his cellmate, Bill Hawkins, and later assumes a new identity as a cotton mill superintendent. Ultimately, Bill reveals the true murderer, Gutzler, clearing Jim's name and allowing him to reclaim his life. This silent drama short is presumably lost.
Jim Montgomery, his mother and his little sister Jennie, live in happiness. Jennie, a cripple, is in need of a hip brace which will cost $50. Jim, a machinist, is out of work, and has no money. With his bag of tools he applies at ...
Producer:
William Nicholas Selig
Writer:
Gilson Willets
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