Who Shall Take My Life?

Who Shall Take My Life? (1917)

December 1st, 19171h 10min

Drama
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Overview

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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