A Beast at Bay

The film follows a young woman who is infatuated with her ideal suitor. However, when he avoids involvement in a street fight, she perceives him as a coward. Meanwhile, an escaped convict ambushes a police officer, setting off a chain of events that tests the young man's courage.

As the couple drives in her automobile, the woman is carjacked by the criminal. Witnessing the attack, the young man must gather his resolve to rescue her from danger. The film's runtime is just 13 minutes, but it encapsulates the tension and drama of its era.

A Beast at Bay features notable performances from actors such as Mary Pickford and Edwin August. The film is shot in black and white, reflecting the style of its time. D.W. Griffith's direction adds depth to this silent film, which is part of the American Mutoscope & Biograph collection.