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Who Shall Take My Life?
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Who Shall Take My Life?

1917-12-01 · 70 min · Not rated

Drama

A man is found guilty of murdering a woman by way of circumstantial evidence, and is executed. Afterwards, it is discovered that his supposed victim is not dead at all, but working as a prostitute in a Western city. Scenario was written for the screen by Maibelle Heikes Justice, who was an outspoken opponent of capital punishment.

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Directors
Colin Campbell
Production companies
Selig Polyscope Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom SantschiTom SantschiBig Bill O'Shaughnessy (as Thomas Santschi)
Fritzi BrunetteFritzi BrunetteKate Taylor
Edward CoxenEdward CoxenFran Coswell (as Ed Coxen)
Bessie EytonBessie EytonMary Moran
Harry LonsdaleHarry LonsdaleHonorable James Munroe
Eugenie BessererEugenie BessererMrs. Munroe
Al W. FilsonAl W. FilsonThe governor
Virginia KirtleyVirginia KirtleyMag Scott

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