The Quack (1914)
James MacDonald, familiarly known as "Slim Jim," who prefers to make a livelihood by stealth rather than by honest endeavor, leaves his wife and young son one evening, and with the assistance of a "pal" succeeds in fleecing a stranger at "Three Card Monte" for a considerable sum.
Director: Wilbert Melville
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: November 11, 1914
Cast
- Lee Shumway - James McDonald aka Slim Jim aka Dr. Reed
- Velma Whitman - Mary McDonald - Jim's Wife
- William Dennis - Three-Card Burke
- George Routh - 'Doc' Jones
- William Parsons - Detective Simpson
- Charles Brandt - Harold - McDonald's Child
Screenplay
Production: Lubin Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Wilbert Melville
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Quack about?
- James MacDonald, familiarly known as "Slim Jim," who prefers to make a livelihood by stealth rather than by honest endeavor, leaves his wife and young son one evening, and with the assistance of a "pal" succeeds in fleecing a stranger at "Three Card Monte" for a considerable sum.
- Who directed The Quack?
- The Quack was directed by Wilbert Melville.
- Who stars in The Quack?
- The Quack stars Lee Shumway, Velma Whitman, William Dennis, George Routh, William Parsons, Charles Brandt.
- How long is The Quack?
- The Quack has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Quack?
- The Quack is a Drama film.
- Where was The Quack produced?
- The Quack was produced in United States of America.