The Well

The Well

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The Well

1913

0h 11m

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Drama

Overview

Success is often coveted instead of honestly earned. Through honest effort the farmer was enjoying the fruits of his labor. A large irrigation well was among his new acquisitions. Therein his designing helpers held him prisoner while they left with his wealth and his daughter. There is an old saying, however, that an evil purpose always defeats its own end by some committing act.

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Lionel Barrymore

The Farmer

Lionel Barrymore

Acting

Claire McDowell

The Farmer's Wife

Claire McDowell

Acting

Harry Carey

Giuseppe, the Farmhand

Harry Carey

Acting

George Beranger

The Accomplice

George Beranger

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