USA, 1913
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An American short fantasy film directed by Hardee Kirkland.
Plot Summary
The miserly Tom Walker is bullied by his wife and one night learns that the pirate Captain Kidd buried his treasure nearby. Camping out in the woods in search of the treasure, he’s frightened by what he thinks is the Devil who makes his wife disappear and makes a deal with Tom for the treasure and a beautiful new wife – in exchange for his soul.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Hardee Kirkland
Selig Polyscope Company
Produced by: William Nicholas Selig
Story by: Edward McWade
Cast
Harry Lonsdale (Tom Walker)
William Stowell (The Devil)
Lafayette McKee [real name: Lafe McKee] (Old Briggs)
Rose Evans (Dame Walker, Tom’s wife)
Tom Nelson (Captain Kidd)
Winifred Greenwood (Tom’s second wife)
References
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.96
