Death's Marathon (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1913, Death's Marathon is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
Who’s in it. Death's Marathon stars Blanche Sweet as The Wife, Henry B. Walthall as The Husband, Walter Miller as The Friend - The Husband's Partner and Lionel Barrymore as The Financial Backer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Death's Marathon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death's Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death's Marathon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death's Marathon (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death's Marathon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death's Marathon worth watching?
- Death's Marathon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death's Marathon?
- Death's Marathon stars Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Walter Miller, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Harron.
- When was Death's Marathon released?
- Death's Marathon was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.