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Suspense. (1913)

Name: Suspense.
Director: Lois Weber
Genre: House, Silent film, Woman director
Released: 1913
Duration: 11 min
Cast: Val Paul, Douglas Gerrard, Sam Kaufman, Lule Warrenton

1913 · Lois Weber · 11 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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Abandoned by her maidservant in an isolated country house, a mother must protect herself and her baby from an invading tramp while her husband races home in a stolen car to save them.

A 1913 title built around House, Silent film and Woman director. Directed by Lois Weber.

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Suspense. (1913)

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