The House of Cards (1909)

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The rancher whom Tom works for has entrusted Tom with a bag of gold to take to the bank. But on arriving at the bank, Tom finds that it is closed for the day. It is not long before Tom is lured into a game of cards, and loses the rancher's money. Soon there is a warrant out for Tom's arrest on a charge of embezzlement, and his situation becomes increasingly desperate.

Director: Edwin S. Porter
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 16 min
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Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Edwin S. Porter
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The House of Cards about?
The rancher whom Tom works for has entrusted Tom with a bag of gold to take to the bank. But on arriving at the bank, Tom finds that it is closed for the day. It is not long before Tom is lured into a game of cards, and loses the rancher's money. Soon there is a warrant out for Tom's arrest on a charge of embezzlement, and his situation becomes increasingly desperate.
Who directed The House of Cards?
The House of Cards was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The House of Cards?
The House of Cards stars Herbert Prior, Mary Fuller, Marc McDermott.
How long is The House of Cards?
The House of Cards has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is The House of Cards?
The House of Cards is a Drama, Western film.
Where was The House of Cards produced?
The House of Cards was produced in United States of America.