The Phone Message (1916)

When Dr. Carson marries Daphne Standing among the guests is her former suitor, Laurelton. The couple are happy but as Laurelton's jealousy grows, he gets drunk and decides to have his way with Daphne. He leaves an urgent phone message for Carson to hurry to his office because of an accident. Watching him depart Laurelton tries to enter the apartment but Daphne takes refuge in a locked room calling Carson who rushes home and finds Laurelton trying to break into his wife's room. They fight until the police intervene but when Carson opens her door Daphne, believing he is Laurelton, shoots him. His injury is minor, and the officers take Laurelton in charge.

Director: Allen Holubar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: Rex Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

jealousy

More Films by Director: Allen Holubar
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Phone Message about?
When Dr. Carson marries Daphne Standing among the guests is her former suitor, Laurelton. The couple are happy but as Laurelton's jealousy grows, he gets drunk and decides to have his way with Daphne. He leaves an urgent phone message for Carson to hurry to his office because of an accident. Watching him depart Laurelton tries to enter the apartment but Daphne takes refuge in a locked room calling Carson who rushes home and finds Laurelton trying to break into his wife's room. They fight until the police intervene but when Carson opens her door Daphne, believing he is Laurelton, shoots him. His injury is minor, and the officers take Laurelton in charge.
Who directed The Phone Message?
The Phone Message was directed by Allen Holubar.
Who stars in The Phone Message?
The Phone Message stars Allen Holubar, Ruth Stonehouse, Jack Holt.
How long is The Phone Message?
The Phone Message has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Phone Message?
The Phone Message is a Drama film.
Where was The Phone Message produced?
The Phone Message was produced in United States of America.