The Life Boat(1911)
The Life Boat Synopsis
Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.
The Life Boat (1911) is a drama film directed by Jay Hunt, released on November 25, 1911 with a runtime of 11m. It stars William Shea, Mary Maurice, James Morrison and Charles Eldridge. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jay Hunt
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Life Boat Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Shea
as Old Capt. Bill - the Father
Mary Maurice
as The Mother
James Morrison
as The Son
Charles Eldridge
Key crew
Directed by Jay Hunt.
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The Life Boat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Life Boat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life Boat online?
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Who stars in The Life Boat?
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The main cast of The Life Boat (1911) includes William Shea, Mary Maurice, James Morrison and Charles Eldridge. The film was directed by Jay Hunt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life Boat released?
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The Life Boat was released on November 25, 1911 and runs for 11m.
Is The Life Boat worth watching?
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The Life Boat (1911) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.