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Short drama western

The House of Cards (1909): Cast

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The House of Cards is a 1909 short drama western directed by Edwin S. Porter, starring Herbert Prior as Sheriff, Marc McDermott and Mary Fuller. It runs 16 minutes.

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The House of Cards (1909) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Director
Edwin S. Porter
Genres
Drama , Western
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House of Cards About?

The premise of The House of Cards without spoilers.

The rancher who employs Tom entrusts him with a bag of gold to deposit at the bank. When Tom arrives, the bank is closed for the day, and he is soon drawn into a high‑stakes card game where he loses the rancher’s money. A warrant is issued for his arrest on embezzlement charges, leaving Tom in an increasingly desperate plight as the pressure mounts.

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Cast & crew

The House of Cards Cast & Characters

Herbert Prior leads the cast as Sheriff, with Marc McDermott as Tom Crawford and Mary Fuller as The Girl. Directed by Edwin S. Porter.

From the director

More from Edwin S. Porter

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

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FAQ

The House of Cards FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House of Cards, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House of Cards?

The House of Cards runs 16 minutes.

When was The House of Cards released?

The House of Cards was released on December 10, 1909.

Who directed The House of Cards?

The House of Cards was directed by Edwin S. Porter.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of The House of Cards?

The House of Cards stars Herbert Prior as Sheriff, Marc McDermott as Tom Crawford and Mary Fuller as The Girl.

Does The House of Cards have a post-credit scene?

No. The House of Cards has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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