The Life Boat
The Life Boat
1911, English. Directed by Jay Hunt.
Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 25 November 1911
- Country
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The Life Boat runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
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The Life Boat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Life Boat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1911. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Life Boat?
The Life Boat (1911) was directed by Jay Hunt and stars William Shea, Mary Maurice, James Morrison.