A Terrible Lesson (1912)

• 54%
• 1912
• Drama
• Alice Guy-Blaché
• Darwin Karr
• Blanche Cornwall
• Billy Quirk

The story involves a man who goes to a gambling den regardless of the protestations of his wife. He is extremely lucky and his luck attracts attention. Strangers become friendly with him and he being a "good feller," "sets up" the crowd. After the night's playing, he is advised by the owner of the den that it would be hazardous for him to attempt going home alone with so much cash on his person. Chance decides to remain over night. He is shown to a room. During the night, he not only finds that he has been trapped, but an attempt is made on his life. The panels on the wall disclose to him the eyes of a person, while his bed begins to sink gradually below the floor. Chance makes his escape, however. The climax almost "takes one's breath away.