The Banker's Daughters (1910)

A criminal gang conspire to rob the home of a wealthy banker and his two daughters. To do so, they first lure the banker from his home, then have a trunk containing one of the gang delivered there, where it is taken into the daughters’ dressing-room. One daughter, at her mirror, sees the trunk begin to open, and, using her small cousin as a messenger, warns her sister of their danger. The younger daughter telephones the police, and only after some difficulty persuades them to come to their rescue. The police arrive after the robbers have broken into the house, but succeed in overpowering and capturing them.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
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Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Banker's Daughters about?
A criminal gang conspire to rob the home of a wealthy banker and his two daughters. To do so, they first lure the banker from his home, then have a trunk containing one of the gang delivered there, where it is taken into the daughters’ dressing-room. One daughter, at her mirror, sees the trunk begin to open, and, using her small cousin as a messenger, warns her sister of their danger. The younger daughter telephones the police, and only after some difficulty persuades them to come to their rescue. The police arrive after the robbers have broken into the house, but succeed in overpowering and capturing them.
Who directed The Banker's Daughters?
The Banker's Daughters was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Banker's Daughters?
The Banker's Daughters stars Verner Clarges, Stephanie Longfellow, Dorothy West.
How long is The Banker's Daughters?
The Banker's Daughters has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is The Banker's Daughters?
The Banker's Daughters is a Drama film.