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A Timely Interception (1913): Cast

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A Timely Interception is a 1913 short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Lionel Barrymore as Uncle James - The Farmer's Brother, Robert Harron and Lillian Gish. It runs 17 minutes.

A Timely Interception (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
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What Is A Timely Interception About?

The premise of A Timely Interception without spoilers.

A farmer has spent his life saving enough for his daughter’s wedding, but when his brother loses his oil‑rig job, the celebration is delayed and the money must cover urgent family debts. Facing destitution, the farmer must sell his house. Meanwhile, an oil syndicate discovers oil on his land and rushes to buy the farm before he knows its worth.

A Timely Interception Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

A Timely Interception Cast & Characters

Lionel Barrymore leads the cast as Uncle James - The Farmer's Brother, with Robert Harron as The Farmer's Adopted Son and Lillian Gish as The Farmer's Daughter. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 12 actors are credited in all.

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A Timely Interception FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Timely Interception, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Timely Interception?

A Timely Interception runs 17 minutes.

When was A Timely Interception released?

A Timely Interception was released on June 7, 1913.

Who directed A Timely Interception?

A Timely Interception was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of A Timely Interception?

A Timely Interception stars Lionel Barrymore as Uncle James - The Farmer's Brother, Robert Harron as The Farmer's Adopted Son and Lillian Gish as The Farmer's Daughter, among 12 credited actors.

Does A Timely Interception have a post-credit scene?

No. A Timely Interception has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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