The Boomerang (1913)
Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stricken with terror when he finds a bottle of the medicine in the hands of his little child, Helen, and he warns her never to touch it. But the little one's curiosity is aroused and when her father has left for his office, she tastes the medicine and becomes violently ill. John Smith, a young workman, has a little daughter, Margaret, who is taken sick and the mother secures a bottle of the "remedy" at a drug store. Instead of relieving the child's pain, the medicine causes her to lose consciousness and when the horrified father learns the cause, he determines to seek Watson's life.
Director: George Melford
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: January 22, 1913
Cast
- Carlyle Blackwell - John Smith - a Workman
- Francelia Billington - John's Wife
- Marin Sais - (unconfirmed)
- William H. West - Simon Watson - a Drug Manufacturer
- Eileen Paulino - Margaret Smith - John's Daughter
- Dorothy McGinnis - Helen Watson - Simon's Daughter
- Gertrude Claire
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Melford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boomerang about?
- Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stricken with terror when he finds a bottle of the medicine in the hands of his little child, Helen, and he warns her never to touch it. But the little one's curiosity is aroused and when her father has left for his office, she tastes the medicine and becomes violently ill. John Smith, a young workman, has a little daughter, Margaret, who is taken sick and the mother secures a bottle of the "remedy" at a drug store. Instead of relieving the child's pain, the medicine causes her to lose consciousness and when the horrified father learns the cause, he determines to seek Watson's life.
- Who directed The Boomerang?
- The Boomerang was directed by George Melford.
- Who stars in The Boomerang?
- The Boomerang stars Carlyle Blackwell, Francelia Billington, Marin Sais, William H. West, Eileen Paulino, Dorothy McGinnis.
- How long is The Boomerang?
- The Boomerang has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is The Boomerang?
- The Boomerang is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Boomerang produced?
- The Boomerang was produced in United States of America.