A Window on Washington Park (1913)

From his apartment, where he lives a cheerless widower's life, overlooking Washington Park, Alan Dale sees a refined, but poverty-stricken old gentleman on one of the park benches. Calling his butler, he instructs him to go down and tell the old man he would like to see him. When the butler approaches the elderly man the old fellow is somewhat skeptical, but finally consents to go with him. Alan receives his guest cordially and tells him why he has requested him to come and invites him to dinner. During the meal the old man tells his life's story: how he married a young woman, and after the birth of a little daughter, she died. How his daughter had married a young fellow and gone to live in New York, and how he had lost his money. The last news he had received of her was of her death.

Director: Laurence Trimble
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
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Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Window on Washington Park about?
From his apartment, where he lives a cheerless widower's life, overlooking Washington Park, Alan Dale sees a refined, but poverty-stricken old gentleman on one of the park benches. Calling his butler, he instructs him to go down and tell the old man he would like to see him. When the butler approaches the elderly man the old fellow is somewhat skeptical, but finally consents to go with him. Alan receives his guest cordially and tells him why he has requested him to come and invites him to dinner. During the meal the old man tells his life's story: how he married a young woman, and after the birth of a little daughter, she died. How his daughter had married a young fellow and gone to live in New York, and how he had lost his money. The last news he had received of her was of her death.
Who directed A Window on Washington Park?
A Window on Washington Park was directed by Laurence Trimble.
Who stars in A Window on Washington Park?
A Window on Washington Park stars Charles Kent, Tom Powers, Courtenay Foote, Florence Turner, Leo Delaney, Sidney Cummings.
How long is A Window on Washington Park?
A Window on Washington Park has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is A Window on Washington Park?
A Window on Washington Park is a Drama film.
Where was A Window on Washington Park produced?
A Window on Washington Park was produced in United States of America.