The Fatal Hour
Watch TrailerA young woman (Linda Arvidson) is kidnapped by a band of opportunistic Chinese slavers, led by devious Pong Lee (Harry Solter). A resourceful female police operative (Marion Leonard) is determined to rescue her, and tracks the mastermind of the kidnap plot, Hendricks (George Gebhardt). Though successful in her rescue effort, the rescuer ends up being made a prisoner herself. The slavers plan to make her the victim of a pistol shot to be triggered by the hands of a clock. The heroine is rescued by police seconds before the hands of the clock reach the "fatal hour".
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller, Adventure |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.5/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its suspense around a simple, ingenious device—the ticking clock—making time itself the primary antagonist. It relies on rapid cross-cutting and chase sequences, hallmarks of early cinema grammar, to propel its narrative forward.
What lingers after the rescue is a sense of primitive thrill, a blueprint for future crime adventures where the race against time is everything. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the birth of cinematic tension. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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Watch as a curious relic, in dim light, to appreciate the daring of its practical stunts and editing.
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