A Timely Repentance (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film
Released in 1912, A Timely Repentance is a notable film directed by William H. Clifford, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an invention and money is short leaving the wife dissatisfied. Robinson notes this fact and lures her away. She goes with him deserting the baby, leaving a note for her husband. While awaiting the train to leave the city they visit a picture house. The story thrown on the screen is identical to their own experience. Unable to witness the closing scenes and filled with remorse, Mrs. Crawford begs to leave and hurries home, hoping she may get there before her husband returns.
Who’s in it. A Timely Repentance stars Mary Pickford as Mrs. Nordell - Heroine of the Movie within the Movie, 'The Wife's Desertion', Edward LeSaint as John Crawford - the Poor Husband, William E. Shay as Wilbur Robinson - the Wife's New Lover and Lucille Young as Mrs. John Crawford - the Poor Man's Wife, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Timely Repentance page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Timely Repentance (1912)?
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- Who stars in A Timely Repentance?
- A Timely Repentance stars Mary Pickford, Edward LeSaint, William E. Shay, Lucille Young and J. Farrell MacDonald.