A Beast at Bay (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1912, A Beast at Bay is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary Pickford as "The Young Woman", is quite taken with Edwin August; in fact, he is her "ideal". But Mr. August's refusal to get mixed up in a street brawl makes him look like a coward to Ms. Pickford. Meanwhile, convict Alfred Paget has escaped from prison; and, he is "A Beast at Bay". While Pickford and August go for a ride in her automobile, criminal Paget ambushes one of his guards, taking the man's clothing and gun. Pickford drops off August, still arguing he is a coward, and drives off. Alone, Pickford gets out of her car to retrieve a fallen garment; then, on-the-lam Paget moves in to carjack her. From a distance, August witnesses Pickford being taken at gunpoint - can he save his girl, and prove he's not a coward?
Who’s in it. A Beast at Bay stars Mary Pickford as The Young Woman, Edwin August as The Young Woman's Ideal, Alfred Paget as The Convict and Robert Harron as A Farmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Beast at Bay 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 A Beast at Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beast at Bay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beast at Bay (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beast at Bay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Beast at Bay worth watching?
- A Beast at Bay holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Beast at Bay?
- A Beast at Bay stars Mary Pickford, Edwin August, Alfred Paget, Robert Harron and Mae Marsh.
- When was A Beast at Bay released?
- A Beast at Bay was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.