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The Man from the Past
(1914) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Travers Vale

Cast: George Morgan [the man from the past], Louise Vale [the wife], Franklin Ritchie [the husband]

Biograph Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 14 August 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Drama.

Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The woman, now a faithful wife, confronted with a shadow from the past, a menace to her present and future happiness, is in a terrible dilemma. Then comes another enemy to her peace of mind. When the twin dangers clash the husband returns, but circumstances develop which happily hide the truth.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 12 December 2024.

References: Spehr-American p. 2 : Website-IMDb.