The White Caps 1905

Two members of a vigilante group known as ‘The White Caps’ post a warning sign on a man’s home. When the man comes home, he tears down the sign, and then proceeds to abuse his wife both verbally and physically. As soon as she can get away from him, the wife leaves home with her child to find a place of refuge. When the vigilantes find out about this, they arm themselves with rifles and immediately go to confront the abusive husband.

Genre: Short Films Silent
Starring: Kate Toncray, John R. Cumpson, Arthur V. Johnson
Year: 1905
Color/BW: Black & White
Director: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter
Movie Type: Public Domain Films
Decade: 1900s
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