The Hindoo Dagger (1909)
Jack Windom experiences a sensation of awe at the reception of the Hindoo dagger from his old chum, Tom, who was traveling in India. Hanging the dagger on the wall. Jack goes out. For some time Jack has discerned a coolness in his wife, and his jealous misgivings were verified when he returned and found her in company with a stranger. Seizing the dagger from the wall he chases the recreant lover from the house and then follows the wife to the bathroom, wither she has flown in terror. Mercilessly he plunges the dagger and flies the place. The lover in hiding sees him leave and returns, and calling aid succeeds in reviving the wife, who afterwards with careful treatment recovers and marries her paramour. However, either from the baneful influence of this diabolical dagger, or the woman's capricious nature, just one year later the second husband enacts the same scene, but with fatal results.
Cast
- Harry Solter - Jack Windom
- Marion Leonard - The Woman
- Arthur V. Johnson - Tom
- George Gebhardt - The Woman's Second Lover
- John R. Cumpson - The Doctor
- Robert Harron - Messenger
Screenplay
Keywords
lost film, short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hindoo Dagger about?
- Jack Windom experiences a sensation of awe at the reception of the Hindoo dagger from his old chum, Tom, who was traveling in India. Hanging the dagger on the wall. Jack goes out. For some time Jack has discerned a coolness in his wife, and his jealous misgivings were verified when he returned and found her in company with a stranger. Seizing the dagger from the wall he chases the recreant lover from the house and then follows the wife to the bathroom, wither she has flown in terror. Mercilessly he plunges the dagger and flies the place. The lover in hiding sees him leave and returns, and calling aid succeeds in reviving the wife, who afterwards with careful treatment recovers and marries her paramour. However, either from the baneful influence of this diabolical dagger, or the woman's capricious nature, just one year later the second husband enacts the same scene, but with fatal results.
- Who directed The Hindoo Dagger?
- The Hindoo Dagger was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Hindoo Dagger?
- The Hindoo Dagger stars Harry Solter, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson, George Gebhardt, John R. Cumpson, Robert Harron.
- How long is The Hindoo Dagger?
- The Hindoo Dagger has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Hindoo Dagger?
- The Hindoo Dagger is a Drama, Adventure film.