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Who Shall Take My Life?

Who Shall Take My Life?

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Drama

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A man is found guilty of murdering a woman by way of circumstantial evidence, and is executed. Afterwards, it is discovered that his supposed victim is not dead at all, but working as a prostitute in a Western city. Scenario was written for the screen by Maibelle Heikes Justice, who was an outspoken opponent of capital punishment.

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Status

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Original Language

English

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Release Date

01 December 1917

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tom Santschi

Tom Santschi

Big Bill O'Shaughnessy (as Thomas Santschi)

Fritzi Brunette

Fritzi Brunette

Kate Taylor

Edward Coxen

Edward Coxen

Fran Coswell (as Ed Coxen)

Bessie Eyton

Bessie Eyton

Mary Moran

Harry Lonsdale

Harry Lonsdale

Honorable James Munroe

Eugenie Besserer

Eugenie Besserer

Mrs. Munroe

Al W. Filson

Al W. Filson

The governor

Virginia Kirtley

Virginia Kirtley

Mag Scott

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