The Master and the Man (1911)
A lost film. Henry Jenkins, just released from prison visits his old confederate in crime, Basil King, who is living in affluence. King is not overjoyed to see him, but Jenkins comes just in time as King's butler has left and he is about to entertain lavishly. King loves Elsie Graham, who has given her heart to Ralph Webster and both are guests at the reception. Ralph takes advantage of an opportunity and asks Elsie to marry him and she consents. He has forgotten the ring and announces he will leave the party to get it. King cannot resist the temptation to steal an expensive neckless from one of the guests but the act is noted by Jenkins. The loss is discovered and suspicion falls upon Ralph, who had just left the party.
Director: Thomas H. Ince
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: May 15, 1911
Cast
- King Baggot - Basil King
- Mary Pickford - Elsie Graham
- William Robert Daly - Henry Jenkins
Production: Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Thomas H. Ince
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Master and the Man about?
- A lost film. Henry Jenkins, just released from prison visits his old confederate in crime, Basil King, who is living in affluence. King is not overjoyed to see him, but Jenkins comes just in time as King's butler has left and he is about to entertain lavishly. King loves Elsie Graham, who has given her heart to Ralph Webster and both are guests at the reception. Ralph takes advantage of an opportunity and asks Elsie to marry him and she consents. He has forgotten the ring and announces he will leave the party to get it. King cannot resist the temptation to steal an expensive neckless from one of the guests but the act is noted by Jenkins. The loss is discovered and suspicion falls upon Ralph, who had just left the party.
- Who directed The Master and the Man?
- The Master and the Man was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
- Who stars in The Master and the Man?
- The Master and the Man stars King Baggot, Mary Pickford, William Robert Daly.
- How long is The Master and the Man?
- The Master and the Man has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Master and the Man?
- The Master and the Man is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Master and the Man produced?
- The Master and the Man was produced in United States of America.