Betrayed by a Handprint (1908): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1908 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1908, Betrayed by a Handprint is a krimi film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Mrs. Wharton, a dashing widow, gives a party at her beautiful villa in honor of the presentation to her of a handsome diamond necklace by her fiancé. During the evening bridge participated in by a number of the guests, among whom is Myrtle Vane. Miss Vane is playing in wretched luck, and is advised several times by Mrs. Wharton to desist, but she still plays on in the vain hopes of the tide of fortune turning, until at last, in the extreme of desperation, she stakes her all and loses. Shame and disgrace stare her in the face. What can she do to recoup her depleted fortune? As one of the guests there is Professor Francois Paracelsus, the eminent palmister, who of course, was called upon to read the palms of those present. Sheets of paper were prepared and each imprinted their hand on a sheet to be read by the erudite soothsayer at his leisure, and so were left on the drawing room table.
Who’s in it. Betrayed by a Handprint stars Florence Lawrence as Myrtle Vane, Harry Solter as Mr. Wharton, Linda Arvidson as The Maid / Party Guest and Kate Bruce as Mrs. Wharton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Betrayed by a Handprint has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betrayed by a Handprint page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betrayed by a Handprint tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Der Pate - Teil II and The Dark Knight.
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- Where can I watch Betrayed by a Handprint (1908)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Betrayed by a Handprint change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Betrayed by a Handprint worth watching?
- Betrayed by a Handprint holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Betrayed by a Handprint?
- Betrayed by a Handprint stars Florence Lawrence, Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, Kate Bruce and Gene Gauntier.
- When was Betrayed by a Handprint released?
- Betrayed by a Handprint was released in 1908, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.