The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
The physician's death orphans his two adolescent daughters. Their older brother is able to convert some of the doctor's small estate to cash. But it is late in the day, and with the banks closed he stores the money in his father's household safe. The slatternly housekeeper, aware of the money, enlists a criminal acquaintance to crack the safe. She attempts to get into the adjacent room where the sisters tremble in fear, but finds that the door is locked. The drunken housekeeper menaces them by brandishing a gun through a hole in the wall.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
31 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Edward AckerScreenplay
Cast
- Lillian GishEldest Sister
- Dorothy GishYoungest Sister
- Robert HarronThe Boyfriend
- Elmer BoothThe Brother
- Grace HendersonThe Maid
- Harry CareyThe Safecracker
- Adolph LestinaIn Boardinghouse (uncredited)
- Walter MillerThe Brother's Friend (uncredited)
- Antonio MorenoOn Bridge (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
race against timemenacethiefsilent filmmortal dangersafecrackersafe deposit boxperilyoung sisterssisters