The Life Boat

Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

0 minutes

Year:

1911

Director:

Jay Hunt

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Company:

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast:

Old Capt. Bill - the Father

The Mother

The Son

Crew:

Director