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The Play's the Thing

Drama
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1914-02-19
16m
English
Released
Domino Film Company

About

Clifton Boyle, a lead actor in a disbanded theater troupe. Boyle returns home to find his sister dying; she reveals she married Harold Welles, another actor, who abandoned her and their deceased baby. Boyle swears vengeance on Welles. Boyle tracks Welles down and uses the theatrical world to enact his revenge, making a real-life drama out of his sister's tragedy.

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About The Play's the Thing

Clifton Boyle, a lead actor in a disbanded theater troupe. Boyle returns home to find his sister dying; she reveals she married Harold Welles, another actor, who abandoned her and their deceased baby. Boyle swears vengeance on Welles. Boyle tracks Welles down and uses the theatrical world to enact his revenge, making a real-life drama out of his sister's tragedy. Running 16 minutes.

The Play's the Thing Cast and Characters

The cast features Walter Edwards (as Clifton Boyle), Leona Hutton (as Nell), Robyn Adair (as Harold Welles), Gladys Brockwell (as Clifton's Sister), and Shorty Hamilton (as Porter). Their performances are a major reason The Play's the Thing has built such a passionate audience.

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The Play's the Thing runs for 16 minutes (about 0.3 hour).

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The Play's the Thing holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Play's the Thing?

The main cast includes Walter Edwards, Leona Hutton, Robyn Adair, and Gladys Brockwell, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was The Play's the Thing released?

The Play's the Thing was released in 1914.

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What is The Play's the Thing about?

The Play's the Thing is a Drama English-language film. Clifton Boyle, a lead actor in a disbanded theater troupe. Boyle returns home to find his sister dying; she reveals she married Harold Welles, another actor, who abandoned her and their deceased baby. Boyle swears vengeance on Welles. Boyle tracks Welles down and uses the theatrical world to enact his revenge, making a real-life drama out of his sister's tragedy.

When was The Play's the Thing released?

The Play's the Thing was released on February 19, 1914. It has a runtime of 16m. The film was produced by Domino Film Company.

Who stars in The Play's the Thing?

The Play's the Thing stars Walter Edwards, Leona Hutton, Robyn Adair and Gladys Brockwell. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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