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The Failure (1911)

Movie ★ 4.0 18 min

Drama Romance

A man loses his business and his fiancée, and drifts into the saloons. There he meets a similarly-downtrodden young woman. She works behind the scenes to help him recover his life, and eventually he realizes how steadfast she is.

D.W. Griffith Director Maie B. Havey Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 7, 1911
Runtime
18 min
IMDb
tt0001598
Studio
American Mutoscope & Biograph

Cast

Wilfred Lucas Wilfred Lucas The Clerk Dorothy Bernard Dorothy Bernard The Woman Lily Cahill Lily Cahill The Clerk's Fiancée Edwin August Edwin August The Woman's Sweetheart Grace Henderson Grace Henderson The Fiancée's Mother Adolph Lestina Adolph Lestina The Bank Manager Donald Crisp Donald Crisp Bank Employee J. Jiquel Lanoe J. Jiquel Lanoe Bank Employee J. Waltham Tavern Owner

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Failure about?
A man loses his business and his fiancée, and drifts into the saloons. There he meets a similarly-downtrodden young woman. She works behind the scenes to help him recover his life, and eventually he realizes how steadfast she is.
Who directed The Failure?
The Failure was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Failure?
The Failure stars Wilfred Lucas, Dorothy Bernard, Lily Cahill, Edwin August.
When was The Failure released?
The Failure is a 1911 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Failure?
You can watch The Failure with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.