27 Nov 1909
Viy
Based on a the horror novella of the same name. First Russian horror film.
The Last Moment
Hercules Napoleon Cameron, who finds his adventure in books, is searching the waterfront with Alice Winthrop for a friend's father when they are shanghaied and taken aboard "The Finn's" ship, bound for the South Seas. "The Finn" is a brutal captain who reinforces his authority with a caged, ape-like monster. "The Thing" escapes during a storm, destroys the captain and crew, then turns on Alice and Nap. Fearing that their last moment has arrived, they declare their love for each other, and Nap suddenly develops a heroic impulse. He holds off the monster for a time, Alice and Nap swim for shore closely followed by "The Thing," and Nap finally drowns the beast with the aid of a large abalone. A lost film.
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Henry Hull Hercules Napolean Cameron
Doris Kenyon Alice Winthrop
Louis Wolheim The Finn
Louis Calhern Harry Gaines
William Nally Big Mike
Mickey Bennett Danny
Harry Allen Pat Rooney
Donald Hall Mr. Winthrop
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