The Great Leap; Until Death Do Us Part


1914

Brief Synopsis

While the home of the mountaineering Gibbs family is besieged by the Dawson clan, Mary Gibbs rushes to the side of her lover, Bobby Dawson. Pursued by Mary's father and brother, the lovers attempt to leap across a vast chasm astride a horse. Although the horse falters and they fall into the river b...

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Reliance Motion Picture Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Continental Feature Film Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4 reels

Synopsis

While the home of the mountaineering Gibbs family is besieged by the Dawson clan, Mary Gibbs rushes to the side of her lover, Bobby Dawson. Pursued by Mary's father and brother, the lovers attempt to leap across a vast chasm astride a horse. Although the horse falters and they fall into the river below, Bobby and Mary swim to safety. Impressed with their courage, Mr. Gibbs finally accepts their marriage.

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Reliance Motion Picture Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Continental Feature Film Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4 reels

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Notes

Contemporary sources note that this was the first Mutual film produced under the supervision of D. W. Griffith. Because the facility where this film was made was commonly known as the Reliance-Majestic studio, some sources have referred to the production company's name as "Reliance-Majestic."