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Released
1912 · FILM

Livets baal

Drama

Synopsis

A scientist has developed a formula to prolong life. His friend and fellow scientist steals the formula and begins a flirtation with the man's wife, who returns his interest. The scientist discovers the affair just before he is scheduled to present his discovery to his fellow scientists. In his laboratory, the scientist desperately attempts to recreate the formula which has been stolen, but he is unsuccessful. Betrayed by both his friend and his wife, he mixes an explosive solution and takes his own life. Meanwhile, his wife has discovered the stolen formula at the friend's house. She denounces him and rushes home to her husband, but is too late. She dies on the day of her husband's cremation

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Principal cast & crew: 13

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Craft leads on file

Shot by Axel Graatkj R

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