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The Fatal Hour (1908)

Movie ★ 2.5 12 min

A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".

D.W. Griffith Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 18, 1908
Runtime
12 min
IMDb
tt0000683
Language
Studio
American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fatal Hour about?
A young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".
Who directed The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour stars George Gebhardt, Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, Florence Auer.
When was The Fatal Hour released?
The Fatal Hour is a 1908 crime, thriller, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Fatal Hour?
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