A Timely Interception (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1913, A Timely Interception is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A farmer has saved all his life to pay for his daughter's wedding, but when his brother is fired from his job on the oil rig, the wedding must be postponed and the money put to the more pressing need. The farmer, now himself destitute, is forced to put his house up for sale to repay his creditors. Meanwhile, a man from the oil syndicate discovers oil on the farmer's land. Moving quickly, the syndicate tries to buy the farm before the farmer knows what he is selling. -Harpodeon
Who’s in it. A Timely Interception stars W. Chrystie Miller as The Farmer, Lillian Gish as The Farmer's Daughter, Robert Harron as The Farmer's Adopted Son and Lionel Barrymore as Uncle James - The Farmer's Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Timely Interception has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Timely Interception page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Timely Interception tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Timely Interception (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Timely Interception change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Timely Interception worth watching?
- A Timely Interception holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Timely Interception?
- A Timely Interception stars W. Chrystie Miller, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Lionel Barrymore and Lucille Hutton.