Nursing a Viper (1909)
During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: November 3, 1909
Cast
- Arthur V. Johnson - The Husband
- Marion Leonard - The Wife
- Frank Powell - The Viper
- Owen Moore - Fleeing Aristocrat
- James Kirkwood - In Mob
- Florence Lawrence
- George Nichols - In Mob
- Billy Quirk - Fleeing Aristocrat
- Mack Sennett - In Mob
- Dorothy West
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nursing a Viper about?
- During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
- Who directed Nursing a Viper?
- Nursing a Viper was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Nursing a Viper?
- Nursing a Viper stars Arthur V. Johnson, Marion Leonard, Frank Powell, Owen Moore, James Kirkwood, Florence Lawrence.
- How long is Nursing a Viper?
- Nursing a Viper has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Nursing a Viper?
- Nursing a Viper is a Drama film.
- Where was Nursing a Viper produced?
- Nursing a Viper was produced in United States of America.