The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
Abandoned by her maidservant in an isolated country house, a mother must protect herself and her baby from an invading tramp while her husband races home in a stolen car to save them.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
114 audience votes
Key crew
- Phillips SmalleyDirector
- Lois WeberDirector
- Lois WeberWriter
Cast
- Lois WeberThe Wife
- Val PaulThe Husband
- Douglas GerrardThe Pursuer
- Sam KaufmanThe Tramp
- Lule WarrentonMamie - The Maid (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
race against timechasetramppolice chasefearmaidsilent filmhome aloneisolated housewoman directorprowlerphone call