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- StarsRuna HodgesOld Mr. Merton and his cross servant live together in a big mansion. Their chief annoyance is the children who play about the stoop and disturb them. Little Dolly Deane, left alone by her father's death, wanders out into the world and finds her way to M by the death of her father, wanders out into the world and finds her way to Merton's home. When the servant attempts to put her off the stoop, she runs through the open door straight into Merton's arms. She says she is hungry and out of pity they give her some dinner. But she shows no inclination to go and falls asleep on the couch. The sight of the little sleeping child touches a tender chord somewhere in the crusty old bachelor's heart. He decides to slip out and buy her some toys. He meets his servant at the stoop and the two old men laugh at the joke on each other. While they are gone the child wakes up and wanders downstairs. A burglar, entering the deserted house meets the little one who trusts him implicitly, and never dreams of such a thing as being afraid of him. He calls to mind his own baby, long dead, and he sets about to amuse her, innocent of robbing the place. When Merton returns he sees the burglar, and understands that he, too, has fallen under the Baby's spell. He has a talk with him, and makes him promise to live a straight life. The man gives his word, and leaves the house without his tools. The child, tired out after her day, falls asleep again and Merton and the servant creep in and draw the coverlet softly over her.
- DirectorAllan DwanStarsJ. Warren KerriganCharlotte BurtonJack RichardsonOrris Austin and his wife were visiting the Hope Country Club. Austin merely left his wife sitting alone; he made no effort to introduce her and plainly showed his neglect to the guests around the club grounds. Austin, on the links, tiring of the game, met Jennie Wilton, a widow. They strolled throughout the grounds together and Austin's wife grieved in her heart at the sigh. Her mother, proud of the splendid match her ingenuity had made, watched the proceedings carefully, drinking her wine on the balcony and ever keeping an eye out for trouble. It came when Jack Stanton, bachelor, made a spectacular drive. The ball rolled three hundred yards away and stopped at the lonesome wife's feet. Acquaintance ripened into friendship in an hour. Returning from his stroll with the Wilton woman, Austin saw his wife talking with Stanton; instantly there was a clash. Austin turned upon his wife and the dislike of years focused in a bitter speech. After that he left with the Wilton woman and his lonesome wife, sitting alone, watched through a glass while Austin kissed her in a boat gliding through the trees toward the open lake. A few minutes later Austin made up his mind. Pulling in toward shore, he wrote a note and sent a boy to deliver it to his wife. Stanton, seeing it all, took the note from the servant, and himself carried it to the mother of Mrs. Austin. She read it, smiled, gazed out to sea, and turned happily toward Jack Stanton.
- DirectorMack SennettStarsFred MaceCharles AveryAlice DavenportA society wedding and a colored wedding happen to take place at the same time, the happy couples being bound for the same train. The white people elude their friends, who, by mistake, chase the cab containing the negroes. Their astonishment when the dusky pair emerge from the cab is the climax to a series of humorous situations.
- DirectorCharles M. SeayStarsWalter EdwinWyatt BurnsMary FullerThe village Squire with designs on a village maiden has her suitor falsely imprisoned. " Charles Reade who wrote this book in 1856 so exposed the prevailing conditions in English prisons that he is generally credited with being responsible for the present reforms. Queen Victoria after reading this work, demanded to know if such brutalities were being performed in her name and ordered an investigation which brought about the universally high standard prevailing today."
- DirectorMack SennettStarsMabel NormandFord SterlingJoseph GraybillThree rivals are aspirants for the hand of Mabel. Dad falls asleep in a rowboat and is set adrift by one, who tries to win favor as a hero by rescuing him, using a motorboat going at lightning speed. He is exposed, however, and his work goes for naught, as Mabel clings to the man of her choice.
- DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsMae MarshClaire McDowellAlfred PagetA telephone operator hears a robbery in progress over the 'phone and goes in search of help.
- DirectorGeorge MelfordStarsCarlyle BlackwellFrancelia BillingtonWilliam H. WestBecause of his wife's illness, young clerk David Mills is forced to solicit a loan from Grydes, a soulless, unprincipled man devoid of sentiment, with an overshadowing passion for money. Unable to repay the exorbitant interest, David is mercilessly bled into bankruptcy by the human vampire. Ernest Renard and his sister Beatrice, rich philanthropists, seek a suitable person to fill the position of superintendent for a large institution they have founded: a home for crippled children. The scheming Grydes sees the advertisement and makes written application, representing himself to be well-qualified for the position. Renard determines to personally investigate the applicant and visits the town where the loan-shark lives. On his way to Grydes' home, Renard is attacked by a thug and left in a desperate condition. He manages to reach Grydes' house, where the unscrupulous agent, failing to recognize the stranger, shows his true colors by refusing him assistance. Literally thrown out by Grydes, Renard is picked up by David, who helps him home and tenderly cares for him. The developments following the occurrence of this incident, while highly pleasing to David and his wife, as the young clerk secures the position of superintendent, fall with crushing force upon the heartless Grydes.
- StarsKing BaggotJane FearnleyViolet HornerYoung Mr. Newlywed dearly loves his wife but longs for a night at the club, so he has the boy send a telegram calling him to an important business conference. He hurries to the club, where a swallowtail has been provided for him, and he assists at a farewell bachelor dinner. Next door to him live two spinster sisters of uncertain age who are attending a suffragette meeting. A strenuous debate is before the members and they pay no heed to the hour. At last Mr. Newlywed finds that the lobster salad disagrees with him and the plum-pudding sauce has too much brandy, and he must be helped into a cab and the driver starts home with him. The night is dark and Newlywed gets into the spinsters' house and travels laboriously up the stairs, leaving mementos in the shape of shoes and other articles of apparel at every step. He tumbles wearily into the spinsters' bed and is soon asleep. The spinsters see it is three o'clock and start home and are horrified to see the shoes and other articles littering their neat staircase, but thinking it is the work of the man who lives upstairs they enter their room, see the stranger asleep and rush out shrieking for the police. This alarms him and he gets safely into his own house in time to see them return with two sturdy policemen who, finding the flat empty, suspect the old ladies of having imbibed too much and leave in disgust. Mr. Newlywed sees this through the keyhole of his door and is relieved to see the officers leave. And the wonder of it is that the unsuspecting wife slept through it all.
- DirectorRomaine FieldingStarsRomaine FieldingMary RyanRobyn AdairRomanzo Fernandez, a vaquero noted for his bravery, courage and honesty, is appointed Chief of Scouts on the Mexican border, which is infested by Rock and his rustlers. Rock visits Mary Burke's ranch, with a view of stealing her cattle, and incidentally makes love to her. Fernandez appears. Mary has never met him and being attracted by his picturesque costume, asks for an introduction which Rock grudgingly gives, Fernandez being his old enemy. Mary and Fernandez are mutually attracted, much to the disgust of Rock, who later has his rustlers steal a bunch of her cattle, and while she is out riding she accidentally stumbles across one of Rock's camps. She realizes then for the first time he is a cattle rustler. Rock insults her but she gets away from him. He gives chase with some of his men. Fernandez having been warned of the cattle stealing by one of his scouts comes upon the chase, gets the girl under cover in the rocks and requests her to go for help while he holds the rustlers off. The girl secures aid from some prospectors who return and overpower the rustlers. Fernandez, who has been shot requests that he be permitted to smoke a cigarette. With a puff and a smile he sinks into Mary's arms, dying as he lived, "a man."
- DirectorAl ChristieStarsEddie LyonsLouise GlaumRussell BassettNice youngsters Eddie and Louise, of course, love distractedly. They graduate, and Eddie circles Louise with that little band of gold which means so much. Louise goes home to her uncle and aunt, who live in the country, and Eddie goes to visit his uncle and aunt, who also live away from town. The uncles are old friends but are unaware of the young couple's attachment. The uncles have an old agreement whereby the nephew of the one is to marry the niece of the other. The joyful news is broken to the boy and girl, with the result that they write and arrange a meeting in order to escape such a terrible end to love's young dream. The uncles get wind of the elopement and follow. They all meet and the uncles are surprised when they see each other. They agree to fool the young couple and they are parted. Eddie is held closely by his uncle, who tells him the girl he has in mind for him will arrive on a certain day. Eddie is in despair and when the girl arrives they will not look at each other until forced to do so. When they do see who is before them, they lose no time in coming to a clinch and the uncles are proud of their joke and its happy ending.
- DirectorHarold M. ShawStarsBigelow CooperMiriam NesbittRichard RidgelyMr. and Mrs. Wynne are drifting apart after 10 years of wedlock, during which time their common interests have gradually grown less and less. They live in a great mansion--together, but almost entirely on separate lines. Their little daughter Dorothy is the only remaining bond of affection between them. Through her governess' carelessness, Dorothy is badly injured in a runaway accident and is carried home unconscious. As usual, Mrs. Wynne is at some afternoon reception and Mr. Wynne on his own affairs. Upon their return each is informed by the servants of Dorothy's injury, and each hastens to her room. The family doctor, whom the servants have called and who has long known of the Wynnes' strained relationship, of the Wynnes, refuses to allow either of them to enter the sick child's chamber as her condition is critical and requires perfect quiet. For hours the child lingers between life and death, no word coming from the sick room which the doctor and nurse dare not leave for an instant. Unable to bear the strain longer, the parents seek the hall just outside their child's door and meet there. The thought of Dorothy overcomes the mother and she sinks down by the door. Wynne gently lifts her up and for the first time in years each is glad of the other's presence. Throughout the long weary night they sit on the stairs by the child's room, Mrs. Wynne finally dropping to sleep in her husband's arms. With the new day's dawn the crisis is passed and the doctor breaks the news to the pair whose love has been rekindled by their child's suffering.
- DirectorRollin S. SturgeonStarsMajor J.A. McGuireAnne SchaeferGeorge StanleyAnne Stearns has a varied, unsettled life married to a sporting man. Finally Stearns moves her and their child to a Western town where he opens a gambling house. A man of coarse instincts and mercenary nature, he insists that his wife make herself agreeable to patrons of his den and dance-hall to popularize the resort. Their little girl becomes very ill. Stearns insists that she leave the little one and go into the barroom to meet one of her admirers. She refuses, asserting that her child demands her attention. He grabs her, drags her into the saloon, and commands her to entertain his friend. She acquiesces under protest. When the drunken fellow attempts to caress her, she resists him and her husband tries to force her to submit. At this moment, a strange prospector who has entered the room, springs to her protection, knocking down her annoyer and throwing aside her husband. He then escorts her to her home where she finds that her child died during her absence. The defeated gambler follows the prospector. Stearns entirely ignores his wife after this incident and the prospector helps her bury her child and consoles her in her grief. Later the gambler he had opposed in Stearns' place attacks him, and in their pistol duel he shoots his assailant. A drawn jury sentences him to exile and drives him into the desert. Learning of his condemnation, Anne hastily fills a canteen and follows him into the desert, where she finds him already delirious from thirst. He looks at her through his death-palled eyes and she appears to him as a ministering angel coming to cool his parched lips with a cup of cold water. Anne hastens to his side just as he breathes his last and passes into the land of eternal peace and rest. With thoughts of his kindness to her and her child and fearing to return to her brutal husband, she empties the water from her canteen into the sands of the desert, preferring to die beside the man who would protect her rather than endure the insults of a husband who would demoralize and degrade her.
- DirectorHardee KirklandStarsCarl WinterhoffAdrienne KroellJack NelsonLaura Venning in saving the life of Detective Martin's child, wins the friendship of a man of cunning who serves her when she is imperiled through the attentions of an adventuress, who uses her to revenge herself upon Miss Vennlng's brother. Jack Venning in a moment of insane wagering gives a check for $5,000 to secure a gambling debt. The dashing Jack is admired by Mrs. Romano, a society adventuress, a passion that is not reciprocated and turns her fondness to hatred. She overhears Jack's confession to his sister concerning the check and his plea for $5,000 to save him from prison. The hostess of the evening has a pearl necklace of great price that is broken, so she puts it in a crystal jewel box in her boudoir. The wily and revengeful widow gets the necklace and places it in the vanity bag of Laura. The latter, disconcerted by her brother's story is about to leave the house when the loss of the necklace is discovered, and Laura is accused of the theft. The officers, Mrs. Romano adroitly eggs them on and calls Martin the chief of detectives on the case. How he discovers the real thief is one of the cleverest bits of picture work in recent film plays.
- DirectorGilbert P. HamiltonStarsDot Farley
- StarsMrs. Martin J. LittletonStockholm, Sweden: A new sled, driven by an aeroplane motor and propeller, is creating considerable interest. Charlottesville, Va: Mrs. Martin J. Littleton is trying to arouse sufficient public interest in Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, to force Congress to assume ownership, for the government, that it may become a national shrine to the memory of the man who drafted the Declaration of independence. Paris, France: The Colonel of the 21st Colonial Regiment presents the flag to the new recruits. Kara Burun, Turkey: An unending stream of wounded arrives here from across the Istranja Mountains, and embarks painfully in life boats for the Hospital Ship. Karatakeni, Turkey: A sharp skirmish occurs between the Bulgarians and the Turkish outposts. Keokuk, Iowa: The great power developing dam on the Mississippi River between this city and Hamilton, Iowa, is rapidly nearing completion. The work has required $1,000,000 worth of machinery, 650,000 cubic yards of concrete. The power developed will be 310,408 horsepower. Barnegat, N.J: The United Fruit Company's steamship Turrialba goes aground in a heavy snowstorm, losing her rudder and all the propeller blades but one. The sixty passengers are transferred to the Revenue Cutter Seneca.
- StarsGeorge LarkinGuy HedlundEleanor ParkerBilly Sheldon returns from a trip abroad and tries to settle down to work on a picture that he hopes will prove his masterpiece, but is so restless and nervous that when an invitation comes from his old friend Dick Lang to spend a week as a guest at a house-party, he jumps at it and starts to motor out to Dick's home. The day Billy chooses to begin his visit, Grace Ellis, one of the guests of Dick and his wife went out for a ride in Dick's car. When the engine broke down at the entrance to a park Grace, rather than wait, started to walk through, telling the chauffeur to meet her on the other side of the park when he has finished his repairs. Now it happens that Billy's car broke down at about the same time, and as Grace came out of the park and saw Billy standing alongside of his engine, which he had just succeeded in starting, she mistook him for Dick's driver and ordered him home. Arriving at Dick's home Billy insists upon carrying out the joke, with the assistance of the others who disguise him in a masquerade beard and wig, and appoint him as temporary butler. Everything works out as planned until Grace discovers the joke that is being played and spoils it all. How does she spoil it? Why, by falling in love with him, of course.
- DirectorLaurence TrimbleStarsFlorence TurnerL. Rogers LyttonMary MauriceAttractive and pretty, Alice Wentworth, who works in a large department store, very often receives the flattering attentions of the young men who are patrons of the establishment. Possessing that natural vanity of all good looking girls, she becomes discontented with her lot and longs for the ease and luxury of the handsomely gowned and wealthy people upon whom she is obliged to wait. Hector Merrill, a middle aged and prosperous-looking gentleman, who calls with his sister, to make a purchase, is very much taken with Alice and when opportunity offers, he asks her to make an appointment to take a ride with him in his automobile. She shyly declines. Upon leaving the store that evening, she finds Hector waiting for her at the door and he takes her home in his limousine. Pleased with the compliment, she joyously tells her mother, who warns her of the danger of casual acquaintances. To further impress her injunction, she tells her the story of the moth attracted by the glittering flame, falls into it and burned to death before it realizes its danger. Alice, thinking her mother somewhat straight-laced and passé, is piqued and resentful. On two or three subsequent evenings, Hector takes Alice to dinner at a "swell" restaurant, with cabaret attractions. Finally, he takes her to supper and engages a private dining-room, where he very subtly tries to ingratiate himself into her favor and passes her a glass of wine. As she raises it to her lips a moth flutters into the room, hovers about the lamp on the table and falls into its flame. Immediately, she is reminded of her mother's warning. Dashing from the room and into the street, she hurries home. Her mother is anxiously awaiting her belated coming and with a mother's instinct, she recognizes the troubled look upon her daughter's face. Alice falls upon her mother's shoulder and in tears, thanks her for her timely warning, acknowledges that she has learned a lesson she will never forget and always heed.
- DirectorWilliam DuncanStarsWilliam DuncanLester CuneoMyrtle StedmanJeff Scott, a quick and determined fellow, who has been brought up by foster parents unmindful of his father's record, is so outrageously bullied by Sam Carey, that he gets a gun, but declines to use it after having the drop on Sam. The latter, a human hound is not compunctious over plugging his generous adversary, and is sentenced to serve time although his marksmanship is not fatally accurate. After some years' service he escapes from prison, captures Jeff's little girl and leaves a note that he has left her at the mercy of the wolves. Again the blood-blot fills the brain of Jeff and he reaches the man who tried to kill him and then robs him of his treasure. The thrilling fight in which he casts aside the temptation of a gun to evoke vengeance with his naked hands, stops just close enough to the dim border of tragedy to make the over-true tale telling and intense.
- DirectorCharles BrabinStarsWadsworth HarrisMarc McDermottMargery Bonney ErskineWhile their degenerate descendant sleeps, ancestral portraits come alive and admonish him.
- StarsJohn StepplingE.H. CalvertBilly MasonJimmy, the impecunious, arrives at the club, where his fellow members are engaged in a game of cards. He helps himself to a cigarette and borrows a five spot from one of the boys in the same breath. Baxter, a fellow club member, receives a message from the family doctor, stating that he had better return to his home immediately. Arriving at home he sends a message to the boys at the club telling them that the heiress has arrived, and that some of the nice marriageable fellows had better come up and meet her. Enthused with the spirit of being "near uncles," they buy everything from a rattle to a rocking horse, and with the cargo under their arms, swarm in upon the new father. In their excitement they leave the message on the table at the club. Jimmy picks it up and returning to his home, dresses for the unusual occasion of meeting the "heiress." Out of funds, he returns to the club, where he makes a small touch. Returning to his home again Jimmy takes all of his earthly belongings and proceeds to a pawn shop with them. He then calls at Baxter's home and, mistaking the maid for the heiress, invites her out to dine. With his roll of hard earned money he buys the best of everything for her from soup to wine. Mason, one of the club members, sees Jimmy and the girl, and tells Baxter about it. They all go to the restaurant where Jimmy introduces the girl to his friends as his fiancée. Baxter invites them all to his home. The second maid brings in the baby, and the proud father introduces the baby to Jimmy as the heiress, and explains that the young lady Jimmy has been dining with, is his maid. Realizing his terrible mistake, Jimmy dashes madly from the house, leaving behind a heart-broken imaginary heiress, and a hilarious congregation of club colleagues.
- StarsHarry MyersBartley McCullumMrs. George W. WaltersThe story opens showing Dexter Pratt, the village blacksmith, in his early married life surrounded by his wife and children Annie, Tom, and Dick. Herbert, the judge's son who is their playmate, is a thieving, fighting, cowardly boy. Ten years elapse and the mother is dead. Annie is a loving girl and unfortunately she falls in love with the judge's son, who simply plots her seduction. Tom Pratt is suspicions and watches. Herbert, influencing the girl, plans an elopement. He takes his horse to the blacksmith's shop to be shod and then steals off with Annie to have a fake marriage ceremony performed by a college friend, who will pose as a clergyman. Tom discovers the plot and rushes to the father urging him to interfere. The blacksmith drives a long nail in the horse's hoof he is shoeing. Tom then hurries to the scene of the mock marriage but he arrives too late and finds only the counterfeit parson. The judge's son gets his horse and, mounting the girl behind him, starts off. Tom and the father pursue the runaways and the horse going lame, they are easily captured. The truth is exposed to the poor girl and the young reprobate driven away. The blacksmith and his daughter take sanctuary in the church and the vision of the dead mother smiles down through the stained-glass window.
- DirectorCharles FarleyStarsLouise FazendaEdward Martin and Alice, married, start out for Salt Lake with the "Hand Cart immigrants," so-called because a number of the adventurers pushed and pulled their belongings ahead of them on small, rough carts. Edward Martin is made Captain of the train. The Indian tribes are at peace and little Watana and Mountain Pine make love as Watana weaves her pretty baskets. Unfortunately the Mexican raiders are in the vicinity, capturing Indians and selling them into slavery. Watana is seized and taken away and is made love to by the guide. Mountain Pine traces her and rides back and arouses the Indians, who steal up on the marauders and annihilate them. Watana and other Indians are rescued. The Indians are flushed with victory and consumed with hatred for all pale faces. They see the Hand Cart immigrants and determine to attack them. Edward Martin and his followers have had a hard time. The guide is killed by falling over a cliff and the party is lost. Starvation and thirst stare them in the face and the whole party is suffering intensely. Little Watana has had her meed of suffering and determines to try and save the immigrants. She pleads with Mountain Pine and the old chief and they listen to her, and instead of attacking the party decide to help them. The immigrants find water, which revives them and sustains them long enough to allow Watana to bring them provisions. Little Watana is puzzled when Alice kisses her, but she decides that the practice is a good one and imparts the experience to the astonished Mountain Pine, who also thinks it nice.
- Luigi starts forth from his humble home to find work. He has a sick baby and there is no money in the house for food or medicine. He helps a swell young fellow who has been drinking too much, into a taxi, and is rewarded with a bill. When Luigi looks at it, he sees it is a hundred dollars. He runs after the taxi, but cannot catch up with it. Deciding that he might as well use it, so long as he has it, he takes it to the grocery store. But the clerk is immediately suspicious, and refuses to have anything to do with the hundred dollar bill. Luigi tries the baker, the butcher and finally the drug store. But no one will touch the money; they are all afraid of it. Returning home in as bad a predicament as ever, he finds his baby worse and rushes out for the charity doctor, who after looking the child over, gives Luigi a prescription and tells him to have it filled at once. The drug clerk not only refuses to change the bill, but he calls a policeman and is about to have Luigi arrested when the young man who was drunk the day before, comes along and recognizes Luigi, and the hundred dollar bill. He tells them the money is good and offers to change it. Luigi, with medicine and a basket of food, rushes home and shows his wife all the money he has left out of the hundred dollar bill.
- DirectorPat HartiganStarsJohn E. BrennanRuth RolandMarshall NeilanJames Hicks, a barber, finds that business is bad and he sees that only some decided innovation will attract customers. He therefore writes to Clippem's School of Barbers, requesting the management to send him an attractive lady tonsorial artist. In a few days Marcella arrives on the scene, but the way she handles the first customer makes it imperative that Hicks dispense with her services. She walks up the street and is engaged as a manicurist by Hicks' competitor. Marcella is a flirt and soon has a number of love affairs. Seeing that she must make some disposition of the several cases, she decides to realize as much as possible. As a result each of her four suitors presents her with a diamond ring. She makes an appointment with each for eight o'clock on a certain night. When eight o'cock arrives Marcella boards a train, but Tom, Dick, Harry and Joe wait in their respective trysting places, nervously fingering further tributes. Finally each resolves to visit the shop and learn what is detaining Marcella. The meeting of the four victims enables each "to see a great light."
- DirectorAshley MillerStarsWilliam WadsworthEdward BouldenBliss MilfordInveterate smoker John Smith gave Miss Brown his word of honor he would never smoke again. On this condition only would she accept him as her future husband. Despite his longing for tobacco, Smith carried out his resolution much to the amusement of his former pals, who decided to play a little joke on him. On the day of his wedding they sent him a cigar containing an explosive, which they told him was "No-to-bac" and by smoking it he would lose the taste for tobacco forever. Still hankering for tobacco and more than anxious to lose the taste, Smith lit the "No-to-bac," which promptly exploded, singeing his mustache and eyebrows; his face is now a comical sight to behold, on the eve of his wedding too. He loses considerable time, being obliged to go to the barber's to have his physiognomy put in shape again. Mr. Jones, who closely resembles Mr. Smith, is passing the house where the non-appearance of the groom has created much excitement among the family who have gathered to witness the marriage. They seize Jones, believing him to be Smith, rush him into the house, and proceed with the ceremony. Jones madly protests and finally manages to telephone his wife to come to his aid. Smith then appears with a clean shave and is not recognized and matters become more complicated. At this point Jones' wife arrives and a laughable scene follows. After much hubbub, matters are straightened out to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mrs. Jonea departs with her husband while the belated Smith and his tear-stained Miss Brown take their positions under the wedding bell as the marriage ceremony begins.
- DirectorRalph InceStarsEdith StoreyEarle WilliamsHarry T. MoreyRejected by Mabel Hinton, Bob Legrande goes west on business with Raymond Condon, his partner and successful rival for Mabel's love. About midnight on the Special Western Limited, Condon steps out on the rear platform of the Pullman to take the air. He is followed by Legrande, who diabolically attacks him and tries to throw him off the fast-moving train. A violent struggle ensues and Condon, in self-defense, throws Legrande over the railing. This last act is witnessed by a young country couple, who are driving along in a buggy and hurry to the aid of Legrande. The train is stopped and backed up to the spot. Legrande, unconscious, is carried to a nearby farmhouse, followed by the passengers. A physician is summoned. Condon is taken to the county jail. Legrande, believing he is going to die, writes Mabel Hinton a confession of his crime, writing on the envelope, "In case of my death to be delivered. If I recover, to be returned to me unopened." The doctor takes the letter, agreeing to carry out instructions. The doctor leaving next day, for a six months' trip abroad, the letter is packed in his trunk, with his coat and forgotten. Months later, in Cairo, he comes upon it and believing Legrande to be dead, forwards it. Condon, in the meantime, is tried for attempted murder, the charge being pressed by Legrande who has recovered. Found guilty, the letter arrives just in time to change the verdict of the jury and save the innocent Condon from condemnation.
- DirectorPat HartiganStarsJohn E. BrennanJohnnie tramps through the marshes and discovers what he supposes to he a flock of canvasbacks paddling along the inlet. Failing to shoot any of them and seeing that they still swim composedly, he creeps forth to investigate, and gets into an argument with a real hunter, whose decoys have been disturbed. Johnnie, undismayed, determines to secure a duck at any cost and he succeeds in shooting one in a barnyard. When the owner appears, Johnnie pacifies him through misrepresentations and invites him to dinner. When the dinner is finished, Johnnie inquires, "Well, how do you like your own duck?" and how the guest replies is best explained by the picture.
- StarsCharles K. FrenchBilly Gody, an express messenger, is entrusted with a bag of gold which he is to carry over the Broken Trail. He is mounted on his pet horse, Peggy, which he has taught to perform some clever tricks. The length of the journey necessitates a night's encampment. While he is sleeping, a band of Indians make him a prisoner. He refuses to tell where the gold is hidden and is tied to the stake, but Peggy with her teeth unties the knots that bind him to the tree. Gody is pursued by the Redmen and while he is fighting them off Peggy races back to town and summons some cowboys who soon rout the Indians, thus allowing Peggy and the old Scout to continue their journey.
- StarsJackie SaundersJohn and his partner, Jim, have implicit faith in their claim and work it diligently every day, while John's wife, Jennie, sits home and frets, becoming more discontented each hour. One day while the men are blasting, Sid, a fugitive from justice, hides in the mine and is badly wounded. John takes him home. Jennie finds him a marked contrast to her husband, and Sid, forgetting his host's many kindnesses and little sacrifices, asks Jennie to accompany him. She readily consents. In the meanwhile, the deputy has seen Sid at the shack and he and the sheriff arrive to take him again into custody. However, Sid sees them coming and he and Jennie ride off on the sheriff and deputy's horses. The officers soon get other horses and follow. While they were preparing to leave, John and Jim had struck gold and the husband hastened home to tell Jennie of their good fortune, only to find the home empty and her note of farewell awaiting him. Jennie and Sid reach the desert but while looking for water, one of their horses gets away and Sid mounts the other and goes in search of him. Here he is overtaken by the sheriff, whose bullet soon puts an end to the chase. Taking the horse, the officers return, leaving the faithless wife to wander along in the desert.
- DirectorOscar EagleStarsJack NelsonWinifred GreenwoodFrank WeedBob Hale, the son of a well-to-do country banker, neglects his opportunities so frequently that he is dismissed from college. He comes back to the humdrum country town and finally is placed in a position of trust in the bank. When one of the gay companions of his ill-spent college days comes that way, they review their past in the old way, and Bob is influenced to seek the excitements of the great white way in the big city. In order to secure the money for this adventure, he pockets the funds of the bank and becomes a fugitive from justice. He goes down and down in the scale of humanity until he reaches the scum line of hobo-dom. Weary of the husks, the shell of his former self, he rides the trucks back to his old home, to find his indulgent parents, himself a stranger, broken, disgraced, and despised.
- DirectorFrancis FordStarsFrancis FordWinnie BaldwinRobert StantonSgt. Allen and Hazel Story, the Colonel's daughter, had little opportunity to meet, and exchange love notes by depositing them in the breeching of a cannon. An insistent admirer was Lieut. Darrow, who was favored by her father. Matters reached a crisis when her father insisted that she marry the Lieutenant, and she secretly married Allen. A couple of soldiers who had been disciplined by the sergeant saw him meet Hazel and followed them, and peeping into the office of the magistrate saw the knot tied. They lost no time in telling the Lieutenant, who, inwardly raging, communicated the fact to the Colonel. Hazel confessed her marriage, and her indignant father was in a quandary when a scout rushed in and brought news of an Indian uprising, stating that the redskins were frenzied and were holding a big war dance. The Colonel decides to send someone into the Indian country to watch their movements, and the Lieutenant suggests that they send Sgt. Allen. Allen is commissioned, and Lieut. Darrow drives a nail in the foot of Allen's horse so he will go lame in a few hours. To further insure Allen's death, he bribes the two surly soldiers to follow him and attack him. Hazel overhears the instructions and hastily leaving a note for her father, reading, "You have sent him to his death. I have gone with him," she leaps on a horse and follows Allen. Allen's horse has just gone lame when Hazel comes galloping up. She informs him of the plot, and he goes to the top of a hill and watches. In the meantime the Indians have gone forth, and intercept the soldiers who are shot from their saddles. The Colonel finds the note from Hazel and sends the troops out. The Indians are engaged in a desperate battle, and the bodies of the soldiers are found, and Allen and Hazel are believed to have been killed. Allen however decides not to return, and builds himself a cabin in the woods, where he becomes a trapper. An Indian falls into his bear trap one day and Allen pulls him out and feeds him, for which the redskin is grateful. The Indians await their opportunity to gain revenge for the beating they received, and one day make a sudden attack on pioneers and emigrants. The friendly Indian tries to persuade Hazel to flee, but she refuses to go without Allen, who is hunting in the woods. In a desperate effort to save her the Indian forcibly lifts her from the cabin and throws her, fainting, across his horse. As he gallops away Allen comes up and thinking Hazel is being stolen he brings the Indian down with his rifle. To save the fort he sends Hazel to warn the Colonel, and she gallops off at breakneck speed, while he goes toward the next fort for assistance. As Hazel dashes into the fort her father is nearly overcome with surprise and joy. Quick preparations are made to repel the redskins, who attack in countless numbers. The battle rages hour after hour, and the garrison, with its ranks decimated and its supply of ammunition about exhausted, is in a perilous predicament when Allen, at the head of the reinforcements, charges upon the Indians, and in a whirlwind fight defeats them. During the conflict Lieut. Darrow has been mortally wounded, and he expires. For his heroism the Colonel secures promotion for Allen to a lieutenancy, and welcomes his new son-in-law with a glad heart.
- StarsDarwin KarrBlanche CornwallLee BeggsJim Fuller is employed in a broker's office at a small salary, and one Saturday night after he gets his pay envelope, he expresses his dissatisfaction with the way his employer is treating him. He expresses some anarchistic beliefs and asserts that, "every man should have a million dollars, and that the wealth of the world should be distributed equally." He goes home brooding over the way the world is treating him, and the more he thinks of the idea, distribution of wealth, the more he becomes in favor of it. At home this theory is uppermost in his mind, and before long, he sits back in his chair and dreams that the wealth of the world has been re-distributed and that every man is a millionaire. He sees himself and his wife in fine clothes, living at a fashionable hotel, but, he soon finds difficulty in getting service. The elevator boy at the hotel refuses to take him up and down because he is satisfied with his fortune. The cook and the maids, the stewards and the clerks, all refuse to work because they are satisfied with their living. He tries to engage a taxicab, and the taxi-cab driver refuses to run his car because he is satisfied with his fortune. He tries to use a street car and the conductor and motorman are too busy counting their money to run the line. In disgust, he walks many miles, looking for a restaurant, but every restaurant that he comes to has a sign to the effect that the proprietor has retired from business owing to the fact that he has all the money he needs. Hungry and fatigued, he comes home, his wife almost starving and sick from privation. He tries to call a doctor, and the doctor refuses to come out to see the patient because he is too busy counting his "million." After many other disquieting experiences, Fuller wakes up with a start and realizes that he is in his own home, and the idea dawns on him that this world would be very uncomfortable to live in if all persons were millionaires. The object lesson is complete and he is quite satisfied that it is up to him to make his way and not wait until the "millennium" comes and the wealth of the world equally distributed.
- Young Tom Lawson in his little ballroom perfects his invention to reduce the great cost of electricity. He goes to the millionaire head of a big concern, but this man has no faith in the invention and Tom is turned away. The head of the factory, however, hears Tom's explanation and realizes at once the worth of the invention. As Tom leaves the house the millionaire's daughter, Alice, expresses her belief in him and offers him money on his invention. This he refuses. Later Tom is put out of his room by an irate landlady who also appropriates all his belongings including the invention. The manager calls to see him and hearing that he has been put out he rents his room and finds the patent which he steals and places before a rival concern. Tom gets a job in the modeling room of his company and to his intense surprise sees his invention and also the manager. Realizing the truth he rushes to the millionaire and explains. Alice takes him in her car to his boarding house where they find the invention gone. Tom is in despair until he remembers some blueprints thrown carelessly on a shelf. With these secured he feels safe. They go back to the factory and Tom accuses the manager who, of course, denies his guilt, claiming the invention as his own. Tom smashes it and then defies him to produce another. Of course, he is helpless and then Tom produces his blueprints. The rival concerns see the value of the invention and get together to produce it. Tom turns to the girl who had helped him all through, and as he bends over her hand the father sees the hint of a possible romance.
- StarsKaiser Wilhelm IIKing Victor Emmanuel IIIWilliam Howard TaftChicago, Ill: Great fire of Kimball Piano factory. New York City: Off Nantucket with H.M.S. "Natal," carrying the remains of Ambassador Reid. San Francisco, Cal: International aviation meeting. Indianapolis, Ind: The 38 Ironworkers' officials after they have been sentenced. Rome, Italy: The King at the great annual parade. Washington, D.C: The last New Year's reception of President Taft at the White House. The Fashion in Paris and New York. Staunton, Va: The home-coming of President-elect Wilson. Donaueschingen, Germany: The Kaiser at a Prince's wedding. The Balkan War: Besieging Scutari. High Cost of Living: Mrs. Heath wins the battle for cheaper eggs. Paris, France: Experimenting with a new parachute.
- StarsJohn CampbellGeorge Washington DonagheyMarie DresslerGovernor Sulzer inaugurated at Albany, N.Y. Pilgrim Suffragettes. The Natal. The English Man o' War bearing Ambassador Whitelaw Reid's body home. Broncho Busting at Cheyenne. Wyoming cowboys win over the wily broncho. Governor Donaghey of Arkansas, pardons 360 convicts at the same time to correct existing evils. Fashions. Easter offerings in hats, gowns and wraps. (By courtesy of Greenhut-Siegel Cooper Co.) The Princess Louise and the Duke of Argyll. Royalty attends the opening of the Victoria Hospital extension, London, England. The Army and Navy attend a full dress reception tendered by President Taft. World's Swimming Record Broken. Johnny McMurrey wins in the Willamette River, Portland. Ore. Dynamite conspirators on the way to prison pending appeal, Indianapolis, Ind. The Wheels of Commerce. A Greenpoint foundry which turns old tin cans into iron window weights. President-Elect Wilson celebrates his birthday at Staunton. Va. Who's Who in Stageland. Lulu Glaser and Marie Dressler, the Musical Stars, pose for the Animated Weekly.
- StarsKing George VQueen MaryWilliam SulzerLabor Leaders Convicted: Alleged dynamiters leave Indianapolis for prison. England's King Goes Visiting: With the Queen he calls at the Abbey of Welbeck. The President's Reception: New Years day observed at the White House. Governor Sulzer Inaugurated: New Executive of New York State takes office. Philadelphia Mummers Parade: Quaker City sees a comical procession. The Funeral of Whitelaw Reid: Last rites in honor of late ambassador to England. Santa Claus Comes to Frisco: Chinese children celebrate holiday in Golden Gate Park.
- DirectorGilbert P. HamiltonStarsEdward CoxenLillian ChristyJ. Walter KerriganA woman is kidnapped, but is resourceful enough to drop playing cards as she's carried along on horseback so the hero can follow her trail.
- DirectorRichard RidgelyMr. and Mrs. Horton go shopping and leave their little son in the automobile at the curb. The boy steals out of the car and explores the neighborhood. He finds his way to the stage entrance of a theater and enters. There is a rehearsal in force and the leading lady sees the boy and makes friends with him. The rehearsal is temporarily suspended, and the actresses crowd around the bright-looking boy and make much of him. In the meantime the Hortons return and miss the boy. They begin a search for him and find him in the theater. The mother is shocked to find him in the arms of an actress and denounces the stage woman. The actress, wounded and hurt, vows vengeance. She immediately inaugurates a siege against the husband, exerts all the wiles of which she is mistress and wins him. He lavishes jewels and costly gifts upon her, and neglects his wife and son. At last his infatuation utterly overpowers him, and he deserts his wife. In poverty and helplessness, she moves into a squalid little room with her boy. Accustomed to having everything she wanted, her destitution is doubly severe. In the meantime, the actress' purpose accomplished, she rejects the man's further advances, secretly and sincerely despising him. Things go from bad to worse with the other woman and her boy, and at last, in despair and buried pride, she applies for a position in the chorus. On the stage both women meet; the actress glories in the degradation of the other, when the child, recognizing her, runs to her arms. The child touches the warm spring of sympathy and true womanhood in the actress' heart, and she walks toward the woman whom a moment before she had been persecuting, and offers the hand of friendship. She forces her to accept the jewels her husband had given her, telling her they belong to her, and when she refuses, urging her to do so in the name of her boy. Both forgive and forget, and the woman become sisters.
- DirectorO.A.C. LundStarsBarbara TennantFrederick TruesdellJack W. JohnstonThe story is of a pauperized baron who falls in love with Lady Linda, already pledged to Claudio, Duke of Rimini. Her fiancé, in an attempt to show up the poverty of Enrico, invites the down-and-out neighbor to a function. Enrico pledges his last bit of jewelry and goes to the affair in style. Lady Linda is much attracted by Enrico; in fact, she pays to him so much attention that Claudio challenges the fortunate guest. There is a duel on the spot, but it comes to a sudden termination through unfair tactics on the part of Claudio's friends. Lady Linda is married in accordance with previous plans. Enrico from his ground sorrowfully watches the ceremony. Ten years later the Duchess of Rimini is a widow. She has a son, Pietro. The two arc close to each other. Pietro has many pets, but tires of these when he discovers the fawn on the estate of Enrico. Each day the little fellow steals away and goes to his new friend. When he is unable to open the great gate he gets down in the dust in his fine clothes and crawls under. Enrico is happy. He pays much attention to the little fellow from the adjoining estate. There is real affection between the man and the child. Pietro is stricken with fever and confined to his bed. Enrico beyond the wall watches in vain for the sight of the little yellow head. Pietro begs his mother to bring to him the fawn. The Lady Linda hesitates. Mother love conquers, and she sends to Enrico a note that she will pay him a visit that day. Enrico is in distress. There is nothing in the larder. He is determined that there shall be a spread; and the only beast on his place that will furnish it is the fawn so loved by Pietro. The fawn is slaughtered. The table is set with the best the baron has. The Lady Linda attended by her women appears at the home of Enrico. She tells him that Pietro is ill and asks for his friend the fawn. Enrico plainly shows his dismay. It is a situation to stir the heart. The baron confesses that the little animal has been sacrificed in order that due honor might be done the unusual guest. The baron is asked to go to Pietro. There is a pathetic scene at the side of the bed of the dying child. Enrico later calls on the Lady Linda. The two old friends meet on the grounds in front of the castle. Enrico kneels. In the background are grouped all the friends of the mistress of the house. It is an animated scene, an interesting one. The final picture is of the marriage of Enrico and the Lady Linda.
- StarsRosemary ThebyJames MorrisonAt the circus, Betty takes a notion to a baby elephant and induces her father to buy it. He takes it on a week's trial. Betty discovers that it is too big a plaything and it is returned. George, her fiancé, hoping to please her, goes to a costumer's and hires an imitation elephant outfit. He induces two of his friends to fill the front and hind legs. He leads them to Betty's home and she, pretending to he deceived, receives it with much glee and locks the elephant actors in the barn. George and Betty make love at their leisure. The two fellows in the barn become restless and when they attempt to get out, find themselves locked in. After a while, George goes to the barn, tells the boys to pretend the elephant is dead. He fetches Betty, she pretends to weep and George leads her away. The two boys crawl out of the elephant and have a good laugh at each other for having been made the victims of a huge joke.
- DirectorBert AngelesStarsJames MorrisonEdna NashAlice NashSo much alike, you can't tell t'other from which, Edna and Alice, two twins, are receiving the attentions of two young friends, Wallie and George. Edna receives her caller in the front parlor and Alice in the back parlor. Edna leaves her young man for a few momenta and hearing conversation, he peeks through the folding doors and sees Wallie entertaining her, as he supposes. He is furious because he thinks she is trying to deceive him by receiving him and his friend on the same night without the other's knowledge. Alice leaves the room for a few minutes and George, hearing conversation in the front parlor, peeks through the folding doors and sees her, as he supposes entertaining his friend. He comes to the same conclusion as Wallie. This confusion continues until the two girls confront the two young men in the one room. They become more puzzled than ever for neither one can tell which of the girls is his sweetheart, until Wallie discovers a flower which he placed in his girl's hair. The girls very much enjoy the situation and the boys appreciate the joke which they admit is entirely on them.
- Pierre, a hardy young trapper, loves Marie, a pretty, brainless belle of the woodland, although he is sincerely loved by Gabrielle, the orphaned cousin of Marie. He and Marie are betrothed. The day of the wedding is near and Pierre is very happy. Henry Brooks, a wealthy New Yorker, arrives in the woods for a hunting trip. He meets Marie and both become fascinated. They elope. Pierre follows them, intent upon punishing Brooks, but arrives at the depot as the train bearing them speeds away. Marie and Brooks are married and he brings her to his palatial home where she is very unhappy as she knows nothing of the conventions of society. In the meantime Pierre finds consolation in the love of Gabrielle and forgets the butterfly. Marie suffers a nervous breakdown and is advised to take a trip in the north woods and leaves accompanied by her husband. Pierre and Gabrielle soon after their marriage seek a home in a remote spot and find happiness. By a strange turn of the wheel of destiny Brooks and Marie go to the distant village where they are directed for lodgings to the hut of Pierre, who pretends not to recognize Brooks. Later, Pierre returns and finds Brooks flirting with Gabrielle and proceeds to punish him, but Brooks runs away and is pursued until he falls from a cliff. Believing him dead Pierre climbs down a rope and rouses him from insensibility. Seeing he isn't seriously injured he tells the shrinking coward he can climb to the summit of the cliff himself and leaves him there deeming him too petty an object for vengeance.
- DirectorDell HendersonStarsWilliam A. CarrollGrace LewisGus PixleyThat goes without saying, but in this case the man was doubly best. He was the belated bridegroom's rival in love, waiting on the right hand of the lady at the wedding-to-be. No wonder she transferred her life's fortune then and there. The evidence against the delinquent groom was too terrible and incriminating to behold. One could not blame her. She preferred marriage unabridged. So the best man won.
- DirectorDell HendersonStarsGus PixleyKate ToncrayWilliam A. CarrollZeke was the genius of Dry Town. It looked for a time as if the Women's C.T.U. would be baffled. Antidotes are antidotes and medicine is medicine. Neither can be denied the suffering man. But the vigilant ladies found the cause. That was the end of Zeke and his genius. But they all got stung.
- DirectorOscar EagleStarsWilliam StowellWinifred GreenwoodLafe McKeeThe sensational crux of jealous revenge in "The False Order" is a head-on collision of two enormous locomotives. A realistic effect that heavily discounts any stage device ever materialized to thrill. A page of vivid romance torn from the life of a young engineer, who is lured on to seeing certain death by the deadly lie of a drunken rival. Happily he is saved for a long and useful life by a trick of fate, and the well directed energies of a wrecking crew.
- StarsRichard StantonMildred BrackenRay GallagherA prospector dies suddenly before the town tavern and leaves his small daughter, Ann, to be brought up by strangers. Eleven years later finds her a western beauty, the "darling of the camp." She can play poker with the best of them and luck will usually smile in her direction. One day while on her accustomed ride, she meets Smith, the gambler, who falls in love with her, and she, never having known a better man, reciprocates. Smith teaches her how to help him to cheat at cards, and their winnings are enormous until the game is discovered and they are obliged to fly. Smith is wounded, but Ann is aided in her escape by a kindly stranger whom she had aided in illness. He gives her a letter to friends in New York, who receive her as one of their own and educate her to refinement. After three years she is an accomplished and attractive young lady. Maurice, son of her kindly benefactors, at this time ends his long estrangement with the family and returns. It takes but one month for him to win Ann's love, and with the old folks' approval, the wedding is planned. The night before the ceremony Ann bears a noise downstairs, and investigating, finds a burglar, who is none other than her old lover, Smith. Recognition is instantaneous. He threatens to expose her past unless she "comes across." Maurice comes to the rescue and ejects Smith, but the latter gives him some of Ann's love letters. It is hard for Maurice to believe Smith's story, but Ann confirms it and gives him the privilege of canceling the wedding. Never! Maurice loves her for herself regardless of her past, and nobly tears up the letters unread.
- The heir to a comfortable fortune is followed by a tramp and laid low with a blow from a hammer which the tramp has stolen from the blacksmith shop of Jeff Reed. The tramp buries the money near a hollow tree and then summons the police who find the hammer and accordingly arrest the blacksmith. Reed's outraged family help him to escape from the cell and he goes to the scene of the murder in search of some evidence that will clear his name. The tramp returns about this time and the blacksmith watches him intently from the hollow tree in which he has concealed himself. When the tramp has dug the money from its hiding place and started away, Reed springs upon him, turns him over to the authorities and has little difficulty in proving his innocence and the guilt of the new prisoner.
- DirectorJerold T. HevenerStarsJerold T. HevenerEleanor CainesRaymond McKeePoliceman Murphy leaves his post to take lunch with Nora, a fashionable dentist's maid, during the absence of the dentist. Two thieves seeing the dentist depart, enter the place to rob it. When they hear someone coming they decide to pretend they are patients and hurriedly tie their heads up. The policeman, noting the evidence of a robbery, and seeing through the ruse of the thieves, pretends he is the dentist and placing one in the chair, administers laughing gas. The second thief attempts to escape, but the policeman overpowers him, forces him into a chair and also gives him laughing gas. Nora and the policeman return to the dining room to finish their banquet, when the dentist returns, and, peeking through the window, sees Nora entertaining the policeman. He indignantly reports the policeman's absence from post, and the captain returns with the dentist and peeks in the window. Nora sees them and hides the policeman under the table. The captain sees nothing wrong, and the policeman emerges from the house with the two prisoners, who prove to be noted criminals for whom the police have long been searching. The policeman becomes a hero and is praised instead of blamed.
- DirectorMaurice CostelloStarsMaurice CostelloCharles EldridgeEarle WilliamsA gang of crooks are employed to get possession of valuable papers of international importance, held by the French Ambassador, Vicomte de Jarlais. They are also instructed to get the Ambassador out of the way and make it appear that he has committed suicide. His mysterious disappearance arouses the United States Secret Service officers, but they are unable to solve it. They find his hat and coat on the edge of a pier and they come to the conclusion that it is a case of suicide. Lambert Chase, the detective, is consulted and after going over the ground, decides to put in practice a plan which he has figured out from his careful deductions. He gets on the trail of the crooks and decides that they are holding the man .prisoner. He sends them a message that there is a case of merchandise awaiting them at one of the piers. They send a truck to the pier and bring it to their headquarters. After receiving it, they lock the door and proceed to open the box. At this point, Lambert Chase springs from the box, armed with two revolvers, with which he holds them at bay, while he blows a whistle for the police, who are waiting outside the bundling. The gang attack the detective and severely beat him, but before they have done their worst, the police break into the room and soon have them under control. Entering an adjoining room, they find the Ambassador a prisoner, and release him. Lambert Chase is taken to the hospital where he receives daily visits from the Ambassador, who gratefully compliments and thanks the detective for his valuable services to him and his government.
- DirectorArthur HotalingStarsMae HotelyBen WalkerJulia CalhounSally is a new girl at the Cort's, who do not know that she has an ambition to go on the stage. When she studies her part in the kitchen, Mrs. Cort comes to the conclusion that Sally is crazy and is made nervous. Meantime Sally finds the butcher knife too dull to cut the bread, and goes to ask her mistress that it be sharpened. Mrs. Cort is certain that she is to be killed and faints. Sally, all excitement, runs for the doctor, forgetting to put down the knife. The doctor thinks she is crazy and telephones the police. The reserves come and cart her off to the station-house, where Terrance, her policeman sweetheart, offers explanation, and Sally is turned loose. Sally has a bad case of "stage struck," but Terrance will try to cure her.
- DirectorLawrence MarstonEdwin ThanhouserStarsWilliam GarwoodMarie ElineFlorence La BadieA messenger boy is wrongfully accused of stealing bonds worth $20,000.
- DirectorJ. Searle DawleyStarsJames GordonLaura SawyerEdna May WeickJim Harris had pinned all his hopes for years on the Eldorado Lode and somehow it had never seemed to quite pan out and when his little baby girl was hurt and he needed money for a serious and expensive operation upon her, he threw everything in the balance and offered to sell the mine to a New York mining corporation at almost any price. They sent a man out west to investigate and purchase it at the lowest possible price. But the mining expert meets with an accident on the mountain trail near the Eldorado Lode and Jim Harris finds him unconscious with his horse dead beside him. Harris takes him to his humble home and his wife nurses him back to life and health. Thus it is that the expert comes to understand the suffering and great need of money that is forcing Harris to sell and upon investigating the mine he discovers it is worth a fortune. During all this a rival company has been watching and one day the New York man finds another man in the mine making the same discovery that he made and the former realizes it is a case of wits, nerve and muscle in order to win a vast fortune. In a very short space of time all these are brought into play as he finds himself bound hand and foot by a Mexican greaser while his rival rides away to complete the purchase of the mine. By quick wit and forcible action the captor finds himself the captured and mounting the Mexican's horse, the man from New York starts on a race for the possession of the mine. His rival's horse becomes lame and our New York expert finds there is nothing, beyond closing the deal with its owner, to prevent him taking possession of the mine. Harris has gone for the doctor for his little child and when the expert arrives at the doctor's house he hears the father pleading for help and medical aid. Realizing that he is about to win a fortune for a rich New York corporation at the price of his own ideals and is cheating a man out of something that means so much to him, it so ends that when the purchase is finally completed, Jim Harris is still half owner of the Eldorado Lode and the possessor of a check for $60,000. The last scene closes with the joy of the child's life being saved and the mother's fond eyes expressing mute thanks to a man who did what he thought right.
- StarsOwen MooreFritzi BrunetteJohn CharlesTwo fellows, Charles Young and Tom Moore, are in love with Dora Blake. Charles was the choice of her mother, but hated by her father, while Tom was the man whom the father chose as a husband for his daughter. Now, Dora did not know which to decide upon, but at last decided to marry Charles, whom she had known the longest. Upon hearing of the engagement, Mr. Blake forbade Charles ever entering the house again. Knowing that he could not succeed in making Dora his wife as matters now stood, Charles wrote a note to her, asking her to elope with him and to meet him at the station the following morning. Dora was delighted and answered that she was willing to go to the end of the world with him. The next morning she was waiting for him, when in he came, intoxicated. She never imagined such a thing of Charles. She would run back home, was her first thought, and when he informed her that he would have to go for the marriage license she was glad to have a chance to make her escape. In the meantime, when Tom found out that he had lost all hopes of winning Dora he decided to leave the town, go out west with a friend and forget his troubles. He went to the station, and there he met Dora just as she was coming out of the station door. She calmed herself as best she could and talked along with him, not thinking how fast time was flying, so by the time she thought she must get out of the place Charles had returned with the license. Tom, seeing that Charles was intoxicated, felt sorry for Dora when she denied knowing of what Charles was talking and took her away from him. Later Tom again pressed his suit, and was readily accepted, as by this time Dora had learned of her mistake and really loved him. All the family were now happy, and as the time for the wedding approached Mrs. Blake was glad that Dora had accepted Tom, after all. The night before the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Blake had gone out, and the butler came in with a note to Dora. She was horrified. It was from Charles, whom she had not seen since that day at the station. Thinking that she might get him to consent to go away forever, she allows him to he shown into the room. He had been away, but had heard how she had told Tom she was innocent. He was going to stay until the day of the wedding, and then show Tom the marriage license, and also the sort of a girl he was going to marry. Too dumb with terror to speak, the words she meant to say were forgotten. When he had gone she came to a full realization as to what would happen if she did not stop him. Thinking only of her happiness, she told her butler where she was going, and immediately set out for his home. When Tom came that night he asked the butler where Dora had gone and, being told, he set out after her. Upon reaching Charles' room he witnessed a scene he would never forget, Dora pleading with Charles to destroy the license and give her her happiness. Walking into the room, he asked what it all meant. Things were explained. Charles had wronged her, but she had lied to him. Taking her by the arm, he led her from the room and took her home. She begged for forgiveness, explaining that she did it to be happy with him whom she loved, but he was hurt and, kissing her good-bye, he said, "Only a little lie, you have told me one, you will tell me others," and then he left her.
- DirectorEdmund LawrenceStarsTom MooreHazel NeasonGeorge MossShe knew no joy to equal the companionship with her father until the stranger came into her life. He was from a different world and soon won her heart, but the young girl knew that she could not hope to gain her father's consent. Thus it was that she stole away from home one night, little dreaming of what the future held in store. Visions of happiness were shattered when she found that husband and lover held little in common. His world and hers were not the same and he would not compromise. By the fireside an old man, who found the years crowding down upon him, waited patiently for some word from his loved one. At last a messenger came to call him to his daughter's bedside, where he was given a trust: the care of his grandson. A strange fate caused the grandson to wander off at his game and to be found by his prodigal father. The slumbering spark of manhood was kindled and the father carried his son to his humble home. The same old fate took the father's life and the little one was placed amid strange playmates. As the days passed the old man could find no comfort until fate, now more kind, led him to the playground. Grandfather and grandson returned to the old fireside and, with a prayer of thanksgiving, the happy trust was renewed.
- DirectorSidney OlcottStarsGene GauntierJ.J. ClarkHelen LindrothBryan O'Sullivan, an Irish lad of humble birth, rescues Lady Geraldine from drowning as her boat capsizes, thereby meriting her lasting gratitude. Forgetful of his station, Bryan falls madly in love with Lady Geraldine, who momentarily listens to his pleadings. Her acceptance of attentions from O'Rourke angers Bryan and he upbraids her for falseness. The nobleman draws his sword, but Bryan wrenches it from his hand and breaks it to pieces. Knowing that he cannot now remain, Bryan bids farewell to Lady Geraldine and sails for America. Bryan O'Sullivan, Irishman, becomes John Pierce, Colonist of Jamestown, Virginia. Years later Lady Geraldine suffers many vicissitudes; her castle is besieged by the Cromwellians and she with many others is sent to Jamestown to be sold to the colonists as wives. John Pierce is startled to see Lady Geraldine, but she fails to recognize him because of a heavy beard. Seeing that he is an honest man, she offers to become his wife. He takes her to his cottage and stepping into another room shaves off his beard, and begins to play the flute, which he so loved in days gone by. Lady Geraldine, who is about to end her life, hears the music and stepping to the door recognizes John Pierce, her husband, as Bryan O'Sullivan, her lover, and love claims its own.
- DirectorWilliam DuncanStarsCarl WinterhoffThomas FlynnLillian LeightonA gambling cowboy taking a long chance, comes into possession of the Rawhide Weekly Rattler, and strikes a job that outdoes a brace of bucking-broncos for real nerve rack. The town-bore, the town-gossip, "visitors," old "subscriber," "Vox Populi" and all the other well meaning patience wreckers on the trail and will not even be dislodged, or discouraged even by exploding kegs of powder. As a finale he takes to the hurricane deck of a pony and flies to the high country.
- DirectorColin CampbellStarsTom SantschiBessie EytonCamille AstorThe oft-repeated promise of the well-meaning wife who promises to be "dressed in a moment" is the clever comedy conceit which keeps a patient husband toying with an expensive pair of opera tickets, until nearly midnight. Until the lady comes in fully panoplied, to find her husband also panoplied, likewise "full" and asleep in the shadow of a tell-tale decanter.
- DirectorFrancis FordStarsRobert EdesonCharles K. FrenchRobert StantonSilas Burton, the paymaster, has a son, John, who is a lieutenant, and a daughter, Ethel. Colonel Randall has a son, Richard. Richard is a wild youth, but has won Ethel's heart. For his escapades his father sends him back to college, but he drops from the stagecoach and hides until nightfall, when he comes and persuades Ethel to elope with him. The coach goes on and is attacked by Indians, the occupants being killed. To secure funds Richard enters the paymaster's quarters. Lieut. Burton awakens and captures the intruder. Amazed, he drops his revolver and chides Richard, who takes advantage of the opportunity to cover Burton with his gun and disarm him. The paymaster hears the noise and comes toward the room. Richard warns Burton that if he discloses the truth to his father he will shoot him ,and steps behind the portieres into the other room. The paymaster asks John for an explanation of his presence, and to account for his stolen money, but John dare not answer knowing that Richard has a revolver pointed at him behind the curtain. The paymaster believes his son a thief and disowns him. Richard stealthily makes his exit and joins Ethel, and the two depart. In the morning they join a train of emigrants. John Burton's story to his father is not believed. Scouts find the bodies of the dead passengers in the coach, and bring back Richard's discarded coat, which is considered as evidence that Richard has either been killed or captured by the Indians. Lieut. Burton joins the emigrants and an exciting encounter takes place between him and Richard, interrupted by the sudden attack of the redskins. Burton takes charge of the defense, and Richard deserts and runs away. Knowing that the emigrants cannot hold out Burton leaps on a horse and breaks through the Indian lines in an effort to reach the fort and secure assistance. He catches up with Richard who believes Burton is pursuing him, and who shoots Burton's horse from under him. Burton fires from the ground, bringing down Richard. The two are then attacked by Indians, and Burton drags Richard to a position behind a big rock, and stands off the foe until help arrives. In the thrilling battle the soldiers drive away the Indians, and carry Richard and Lieut. Burton back to the post. Thoroughly ashamed of himself, Richard makes a complete confession to his father, exonerating Burton.
- Convicted of a crime which he did not commit, Arthur Finley serves a long term in prison. He is released and starts out in life with the terrible handicap of being an ex-convict. It seems almost impossible for him to get employment, and he is about to give up in despair when he meets the detective who helped to fasten the crime upon him for which he was wrongfully convicted. He makes a firm friend of the detective, who lends him money and uses his influence to get him a new start. He secures a good position and wins the love of the daughter of his employer. Life is at last worth living, and the fates seem to smile upon him when a crime is committed at his very door. His past record as a convict places him under suspicion and circumstantial evidence points to his guilt. But his detective friend believes in his innocence and bends every energy toward proving him guiltless. Through various methods used by scientific detectives, including thumb prints, the real offender is apprehended and the hard luck that has followed Arthur Finley changes to good fortune and prosperity.
- Mr. Mann is a small insignificant person and very much afraid of his wife, a woman of considerable avoirdupois and prepossessing demeanor. While Mr. Mann puts up with his wife's peremptory manners, the servants will not stand for them and leave her employ. Poor hubby is then forced to take charge of the culinary department and assume the position of cook and dishwasher, while his wife reads the papers and plays "lady." Matters come to a climax, however, after the arrival of Mrs. Mann's brother, a prize fighter, who is married to a small, retiring woman, very much afraid of her husband. Mrs. Mann and her brother go to the theaters and sport around town, while Mr. Mann and the prize fighter's little wife stay at home and do the char work. Mr. Mann and Mrs. Prizefighter get together one evening and decide to give Mrs. Mann and Mr. Prizefighter a big surprise when they arrive from the theater. The last scene shows Mr. Mann looking out of the window telling Mrs. Prizefighter of the approach of the loved ones. They hasten to the kitchen and come back with brooms and frying pans. They hide behind the door and when Mrs. Mann and her brother enter in jolly mood, they are surprised by a fusillade of pans and crashing blows from the broom. Confusion follows and Mrs. Mann and her brother soon get upon their knees and plead forgiveness. The erstwhile Mr. Henpeck and poor Mrs. Prizefighter shake hands victoriously. A year later finds the disposition of both Mrs. Mann and Mr. Prizefighter entirely changed. Mr. Prizefighter is willing to feed the baby with one bottle, while Mr. Mann can at peace, lounge in his armchair and smoke a cigar.
- Three horse thieves take some horses from a ranch. A reward of $500 is offered for the capture of the thieves. Bill, a cowboy, sees the notice and later sees the stolen horses in Frank's yard, the thieves having seen him coming and having turned in while the place was empty. He rides off and informs the sheriff. Frank is employed on a nearby ranch and is given a note to take to a distant ranch. He rides home soon after the thieves have gone, having passed them and questioned them regarding the led horses. Frank's wife is out and he leaves a note saying he has gone to Oak Crest. Mary returns and sees the note and tosses it on the table, annoyed at his absence. The sheriff arrives, tells her that Frank is suspected and that the horses were seen in his yard and that he must have gone off with them. They see the note at the same time and reach for it, but the sheriff is quicker. He goes and summons a posse and rides after Frank. Mary is puzzled, but determined to warn Frank at all hazards. She mounts her horse and goes after him. The horse thieves see Frank coming, and believing he is after them, ambush him and gag and bind him and hide him in the bushes where they camp for the night. Mary is distracted as night approaches, but is persistent. She sees a hat by the roadside, dismounts and leaving her horse tethered, she creeps up to the camp, takes one of the horse thieves' guns, which lies by his side and releases Frank. The two of them hold up the rustlers, and hearing the sheriff and posse approaching, Mary runs out and halts them. Frank and Mary decide to deliver the note together and promise to call for the reward upon their return.
- DirectorVan Dyke BrookeStarsVan Dyke BrookeHughie MackCharles Michael EdwardsPolice Officer Larry Doolan is in love with the Widow McGee, who keeps a quick-lunch room, and the widow reciprocates. Sam Sharkey, a traveling salesman and a friend of the widow's whom she has not seen for some time, turns up. He has flashy clothes and fine manners. The widow is won over by them and poor Larry's nose is put out of joint. In his distress, he consults O'Hara, who advises him to play the widow's own game and he gets Aileen. a pretty young girl, interested in the plot. Larry dresses in his best and takes Aileen to lunch at the widow's lunchroom, paying her marked attention, almost ignoring the widow. Mrs. McGee becomes furious and in her anger, turns down Sharkey, who has lost his job and is making a play for the widow's money. He grows desperate and goes to see her. He makes some advance, though she will not give him a definite answer. He borrows some money from the widow, pretending he has left his purse at home. In putting it away in his pocketbook, he drops a letter. After he goes, the widow picks it up and it is to a pal and reveals the game he is playing. He returns to find the letter and she gets her money back, pulls his hair and dismisses him and writes a leap-year proposal to Larry. Larry is rejoiced, but at O'Hara's advice, pretends coolness, till he has the widow at his feet and then he forgives her and they get married.
- DirectorJ.P. McGowanStarsEarle FoxeAlice HollisterHelen LindrothMrs. Herton, a widow, lives in comfortable circumstances with her son, Roland. Over forty years of age, she is still an attractive woman, but lacks self-reliance and is greatly impressed by Geoffrey Stern who seeks her hand. Roland objects to Stern and endeavors to convince his mother that the selfish and unscrupulous suitor has been attracted by the comfortable home and timber lands owned by the widow. But the good woman is deceived by Stern's well-feigned devotion and agrees to marry him. Shortly after the marriage a violent scene takes place between Roland and his stepfather. Seeing that his mother has, in a manner, become estranged from him, he leaves home and finds employment in a sawmill. Roland, through his industry, wins the esteem of his foreman and meets his employer's daughter, Martha. An attachment springs up and the young couple become engaged. Roland, wishing to introduce his fiancée to his mother asks her to accompany him to his old home. When Martha and Roland enter the cottage a pitiful sight confronts them. Geoffrey Stern, in an attempt to realize on his wife's property is on the point of securing her signature to a mortgage. Roland roundly denounces his stepfather and takes his mother to his sweetheart's home. Stern determines to be revenged, as he sees that Roland stands between him and the accomplishing of his designs. He therefore goes to the sawmill when Roland is alone and through an act of startling boldness places the young man in peril of his life. Martha, disturbed because Roland has not come to the house for lunch, visits the sawmill and Stem is turned over to the authorities.
- DirectorFrank MontgomeryStarsMona DarkfeatherDuring a raid on a fort, the Apache chief's daughter saves the life of a white man who has been good to her. Her father kills her to save his family's honor. The whites at the fort honor her by covering her body with an American flag.
- DirectorOtis TurnerStarsEugenie FordeVictoria FordeCharles InsleeBill French, a ranch owner, determines to press his suit with Edna. He goes to where she is drawing water and proposes. Edna refuses and Tom comes up and interferes, and there is a rough and tumble fight, in which Bill gets a bad mauling. Bill is furious. He goes to the village with ugly feelings, and insults an Indian squaw who inadvertently gets into his way. He goes into a saloon and after an altercation with an Indian chief, who wants a drink. Bill throws him out of the saloon. The old man waits for him and accosts him upon his appearance. Young Bear, the chief's son, tries to pacify his father, but the old man, goaded to madness, draws a knife and Bill shoots him. Young Bear, now chief, determines upon vengeance and his followers are eager for war. They set out to exterminate the Pale Faces. Tom sets out to get stock and bids Edna and her parents farewell. The latter start for town in a wagon. Tom reaches the brow of the hill, sees the Indians and dashes back to warn the Lees. The horses attached to their wagon run away and the father is thrown out and sustains a broken leg. They get him back to the cabin and Tom elects to stay and defend the old people, whilst Edna rides for assistance. Tom barricades the doors and windows and the Indians attack. They roll rocks down upon the roof and they crash through into the cabin. Tom picks the Indians off as they come to the opening made. They throw fire brands in, which Mrs. Lee puts out with a pail of water. Young Bear gets impatient and climbs to the roof himself. Tom shoots first and the Indian falls into the room. Tom disarms him and throws him aside. The defenders have held their own and look anxiously for Edna's return with help. Whilst all this has been going on Edna has spurred her horse until the poor beast has gone lame. Bill rides up and gloats over her misfortune. She implores him to let her have his horse in order to get assistance to rescue her people. Bill says he will help her if she will marry him. She retreats. He is adamant. She consents in despair and they ride to a Justice of the Peace and are married in haste. They secure the help of troops and ride in haste to the cabin in time to affect a rescue and to drive off the Indians. Bill announces his marriage and Edna hangs her head, but Young Bear sees his vengeance at hand and creeps up behind Bill, and with a last effort he kills him with a knife thrust. Tom and Edna pass out hand in hand, awed by the terrible retribution.
- DirectorAllan DwanStarsLouise LesterJ. Warren KerriganCharlotte BurtonCalamity Anne, age 45, attired in wide slouch hat and short riding skirt, smoking her everlasting pipe, leaned against a shanty and talked with the Misses Baxter and Barton. Enter young Williams of the big mining company on the hill. He went straight to Calamity and handed her a screed entitled "Calamity: You was good to me once. I'm croakin' and here's my will. I give and bequeath the Black Hole mine to you. Goodbye and good luck, Walleyed Jake." Calamity removed her pipe long enough to utter a wild hurrah. Young Williams wanted to buy the mine but Calamity simply sniffed at him. With the Misses Baxter and Barton she saddled the burro and made off toward fortune, the young Williams gentleman following at a discreet distance, convinced that Calamity would sell her holdings sooner or later. Arriving at the Black Hole mine the women encountered Cal Edwards, dangerous back man with a nervous trigger finger, with four henchmen. Calamity simply took possession of the shack, placed herself in the door rifle in hand. and waited. Edwards wanted to parley after he saw the rifle but he finally decided not to wait. Miss Baxter was susceptible to a black mustache, and when Cal Edwards met her the following day outside the shack she promised to remove the dangerous bullets. She did, and Calamity was bodily hauled out of the shack by the pernicious Cal Edwards. Then Edwards promptly snubbed Miss Baxter and trouble started. Then Cal Edwards removed the will and placed it in his back pocket. Then he calmly lit a cigarette and the burro standing just behind him, quietly eyed the Calamity Anne's will, decided it was in the wrong place and gently lifted it from Cal's pocket, and ate it. Meanwhile, the more-timid Miss Barton had fled and fallen in with the handsome young Williams. With the enemies gone, Miss Baxter rescued the remains of Calamity Anne's will from the burro's throat. Incidentally, "Hell Hath No Furies like a Woman Scorned," etc., for Miss Baxter, smarting under the snub, acquired a pistol and put the entire male element to rout. Calamity Anne decided to accept a check from the handsome young Williams and everything ended happily.
- StarsViolet HornerHayward MackWilliam SloanThe girl loves the young man for many reasons but above all she admires his luxuriant curling locks. She detests baldheaded men. One windy day the president of the Baldheaded Club has a spirited chase after his silk hat and only for the young man snatching him from almost under the wheels of an auto he would have lost his life as well as his hat. He invites the rescuer to the club where the bald heads make him an honorary member. The girl reads of his election in the papers and a deadly fear agitates her. What if HE is bald. Her fears are soon swept away and she breathes freely. The young man is called away on a business trip. The climate is unhealthy and he loses all of his hair. It is gone, never to return. About this time a house decorator drops a pot of paint on her and she loses her hair. She buys a wig. It is so perfect that none suspect her secret. Her betrothed returns, and fearing to face her with a polished dome he buys a wig so like his former hair that she does not suspect the awful truth. The Baldheaded Club give a Hallowe'en party and ducking for apples is the principal sport of the evening. The young man tries his luck and loses his wig in the tub. The girl is horrified and almost faints. Then she renounces him and is led away by her sympathetic parents. She goes to the hairdresser's to have her wig dressed. He goes there upon a similar errand. A bowl of powder is dropped and as they look around the partitions to see the cause of the noise they spy each other. She is highly mortified but is soon consoled and they decide to love each other even with wigs. And they marry. Some time later the Baldheaded Club call at their home and elect the young couple's twins Honorary Members of the Baldheaded Club.
- DirectorArthur V. JohnsonStarsArthur V. JohnsonLottie BriscoeJohnson, a rising young artist, goes on a rabbit hunt. He and his dogs are hot on the trail of a rabbit. Bunny hides in a clump of bushes, but Johnson spies him and fires. The rabbit is wounded. So is a girl who has been sketching on the other side of the bushes. When Johnson, holding the wounded rabbit triumphantly aloft comes bounding through the thicket, the girl forgets her own slight wound. She scolds and pleads with Johnson to give her the rabbit, which he does. After scolding Johnson roundly for what she calls his brutality, the girl takes the rabbit home and dresses its wounds. The brutality of man strikes the girl so forcibly that she is inspired to paint a picture on the subject, and calls it "The Brute." The tenderness of the girl in pleading for the rabbit's life so impresses Johnson that he is also inspired to paint a picture, and in return calls his canvas "The Appeal." Later, both paintings are hung at the same exhibition, where Johnson meets the girl. Although at first his efforts to gain her friendship are repulsed, he eventually wins out, and the rabbit, which the girl has made a pet, is taken to the spot of the event, and being freed, returns to his native woods.
- DirectorCharles BrabinStarsMarc McDermottMabel TrunnelleBessie LearnGrace Pendleton, a charming girl but somewhat nervous and very unsophisticated, is to be married to George Lee. Her school friend, June Fairfax, comes to be Grace's maid of honor. But when June and Lee meet they recognize each other, though they hide their recognition from the Pendletons. They had met before under circumstances that precluded their even knowing each other's names and yet in that meeting they had known each other as mates and had kissed only to be separated. Neither knew where to find the other and each buried the secret and now they are thrown together, he, the bridegroom, she, the maid of honor. After the meeting June and Lee struggle bravely to carry themselves through the ordeal, though various circumstances make this difficult indeed. The evening before the wedding we see them go through the rehearsal of the ceremony. Grace retires to her room with a headache. June also retires after accidentally dropping a rose she has been wearing. After reaching her room June wonders whether Lee will think she has dropped the rose for a purpose. Then she wonders whether he picked it up and is tempted to go and see. Upon reaching the hall she finds Lee kissing the rose and turns to flee but he is past restraint. He seizes her wrist and they are lost. Emotion has sway and June agrees to elope with him. They are convinced that Grace will recover from the blow, that she does not feel very deeply anyway and their own happiness is paramount. June gets her traveling bag and they are about to leave the house when Grace comes on the scene, walking in her sleep. While June and Lee stand to one side the sleeping girl goes through her part of the marriage ceremony as it had been rehearsed. The madness of June and Lee disappears. At the end June leads the still sleeping Grace up to her own room. Then she goes down to Lee again and with a wordless look of chastened understanding, they separate. In the last scene we are shown the wedding ceremony and June is truly a maid of honor.
- A beautiful educational picture showing the atmosphere of a typical Mexican Mission house. The building is a stone structure of large proportions, which will impress the traveler. Interesting scenes are pictured of the negro boys and the sisters of the mission going to mass. Inside of the mission we see the employment. Boys and girl are weaving and fashioning Mexican hats, baskets and other useful articles.
- StarsCharles ArlingGwendolyn PatesCharlie Clarkson and his wife, Gwendoline, are very happy until his mother-in-law suggests to her daughter that she keep Charlie under control by means of mental suggestion. Gwendoline does. She tells Charlie that he has been poisoned by drinking just a little dark brown liquor from a punch bowl and that in order to keep from dying he must keep moving. This tip alarms the servants who immediately start and keep jumping until one by one they fall exhausted. Clarkson continues to impersonate a jumping-jack until Mrs. Clarkson breaks the spell and he admits the joke is on him.
- StarsHarry KimballGeraldine GillEdgena De LespineRobert Drew, a young commuter, finding that he will he forced to stay in town overnight, persuades his wife to get her girlfriend, whom he has never seen, to stay the night with her. However, when the time arrives he discovers he is able to catch the last train for home, and rather than leave the two girls alone, he decides to go back. The girls, who have gone to bed, hear the noise below and think a burglar has broken in. Robert fixes some supper in the kitchen and, hearing the dog bark, he goes out to get him. The girls, in the meantime, find a revolver and slowly go downstairs. Finding the dishes they are positive that someone has broken in, and retreat upstairs in terror. Robert comes in with the dog and, finding the tools which the girls have overturned in their fright, he also becomes convinced that there is a thief in the house. He starts upstairs in search of the supposed burglar. His wife has forced her friend to don one of her husband's suits to scare off the thief and Robert coming upstairs sees a man, as he supposes, leave his wife's room. He rushes up, but the girls lock the door. He bangs in vain but they refuse to open it until, finally his wife recognizes his voice. He rushes in to discover the truth and so terminates their night of terror.
- DirectorPhillips SmalleyStarsPearl WhiteChester BarnettHarold is of a very timid disposition. He is in love with Pearl, whose father does not look with favor upon Harold's suit. Harold calls on Pearl and father sticks around. To rid themselves of the old gent Pearl plays the piano and Harold sings. Father exits, leaving the young couple to their love-making. Father goes into the library to read. Meanwhile a burglar enters the dining-room and proceeds to help himself to the family plate. Harold hearing a noise goes into the dining-room and after a tussle the burglar succeeds in making his escape. Pearl tells Harold to pretend that he is fighting the burglar and she will bring father to witness his bravery. This Pearl does and father prepares his revolver for action. Harold, meantime, is making a wreck of the dining-room, upsetting table and chairs, and father enters just as the burglar is supposed to have jumped through the window. Harold and Pearl tell of his great feat in vanquishing the intruder and father's objections to Harold are a thing of the past.
- DirectorPhillips SmalleyStarsPearl WhiteChester BarnettJoseph BelmontMr. Boredman promises to take his wife to the opera. Instead his friend Barnett induces him to go out on a lark. Boredman tells his wife that he must go out on business, but her suspicions being aroused, she follows him. The men go to a gambling house that is masked by being represented as a literary society. They proceed to play, when the doorkeeper tells Boredman that his wife is outside. He makes his escape through the window, and she enters, but being unable to find her husband, gives Barnett a masterful tongue-lashing. Just then the place is raided and everybody in the place is arrested, including Mrs. Boredman. Boredman goes home, and it being very late at night, and his wife not being home, he begins to worry. He visits the club-house and getting into an argument with the policeman in charge is also arrested. Meanwhile. Mrs. Boredman is still in jail. Barnett and others are in a cell, when to their surprise Boredman is brought in to keep them company. Mrs. B. shouts her way out of jail in the morning and goes home. Hubby also is released and each pretends that the other has been away all night, claiming to have been at home. However, they explain to each other and fall into each other's arms in sympathy, vowing that in the future they would be all in all to each other.
- DirectorRichard GarrickStarsHarry MitchellAn old actor is shown in his room thinking of by-gone days, when the landlady enters and demands her rent, which is in arrears. The old man has no money and pleads for a little time. The landlady is obdurate and orders him into the street. He goes to his old trunk, takes therefrom a scrap book, which he opens, and it brings back to him memories of years gone by when he was the idol of the public. He sees himself as the Melancholy Dane; the Heroic Antony; the Dramatic Richelieu, and a Brooding Othello. They all pass before him as in a dream, and finally the book drops from his hands and he dies.
- There was great excitement in a little farming village when the daughter of the best known resident returned from the great city. She was dressed in the height of fashion, sported a poodle dog and a lorgnette, and, all in all, was an object of interest. The local paper chronicled her arrival and added that she filled a position of great importance with a big mercantile firm in New York. The young woman made only a brief stay, but won the hearts of nearly all the rural swains. Hopefully they showered presents upon her, vainly they proposed to her. In fact there was genuine grief when she went away, and another truthful news item informed its readers that the girl was engaged to "a prominent public official of New York." The girl went back to the city leaving aching hearts behind her. There she resumed her "position of great importance" which it might be explained was that of saleswoman in a department store. The fine clothing which delighted her country friends was returned to its owners, for the girl had practically been dressed by a syndicate of friends. It must be admitted, however, that the rural paper told the truth concerning the "prominent public official." A man answering that description did love her, and in due time they were married, but there are many kind of public officials.
- DirectorMack SennettStarsFord SterlingFred MaceHenry LehrmanGeorge is addicted to the flowing cup, and his friends all try to reform him. His intentions are good, but his will is weak and he cannot resist the companionship of bibulous friends. Drastic measures are resorted to, to cure him. One of his friends dresses as a woman, who presents a fierce aspect. When George awakens he is told that while under the influence of liquor he has married his woman, and she proceeds to assert herself. George is in a terrible mental state, but finally he sees the shoe of the "woman" who has forgotten to change those pedal protectors, and the scheme dawns upon him. He decides to turn the tables upon the jokers, and stepping into an adjoining room he smears his shirt with red ink and discharges a revolver, and lies still with the gun clutched in his hand. The police and neighbors rush in, and he feigns death. The party is arrested, and after they have departed George gets up, runs around the block and heads them off. Their consternation when they behold the "corpse" laughing at them is mirth-provoking.
- DirectorMack SennettStarsFord SterlingMabel NormandMack SennettHiram, a country youth, is in love with Sallie. They go fishing and Sallie falls into the water. Hiram cannot swim, so he runs to the road and stops an automobile, driven by Alfred, a city chap. The latter rescues Sallie, and she feels grateful to him. His attentions to Sallie are not displeasing, and Hiram becomes insanely jealous. He tries to scare her by faking an attempt at suicide by hanging, but Alfred sees through the joke and pulls the rope until Hiram begs for mercy. In revenge he gets a dummy woman from a clothing store, and makes love to her. Alfred sees him and calls Sallie, and when they pounce down on him the laugh is on Alfred. Sallie's sense of humor is touched, and she forgives Hiram for failing to plunge into the water to save her.
- DirectorJames YoungStarsClara Kimball YoungJames YoungMrs. E.M. KimballPart One. To start a little in advance of our story, Lord Rintoul, of the English nobility, finds a little Gypsy girl three years old, who had been deserted by her parents. Fifteen years later, Gavin Dishart, the Little Minister, receives an appointment, his first, at Thrums, Scotland. This was made possible through the self-sacrifices of his widowed mother, to educate him for the ministry. The community of Thrums is made up of weavers, who work hard, have little and accomplish much. They are ultra-religious and look upon their pastor with such reverence that he is a little lower than the angels. While naturally intelligent, they are grounded in dogma and intolerance. Just after the Little Minister takes charge of the "Auld Licht Kirk" and the Manse, the weavers resent a reduction, by the manufacturers, in their pay and a strike is declared. To protect themselves against the inevitable and unexpected arrival of the police and soldiers, they have sentinels stationed at the four approaches to the town. Lord Rintoul has established a large country residence at Thruns. He holds himself aloof from the townspeople and he is looked upon as a great and mighty peer. The soldiers, whenever they come to Thrums on their incursions of suppression, always stop at his dwelling to consult him or pay their respects. They do not make this particular visit an exception and do not fail to acquaint him with their plans. The rioters are all gathered together in the square and the Little Minister implores them to disperse and peaceably go to their homes. While he is addressing them, a Gypsy girl mounts the steps from which he is speaking and cries out to the people to stand firm in declaring their rights, "The soldiers are on their way even now to arrest you." The Little Minister is appalled at her temerity and he denounces her as a shameless woman. This is the introduction of "The Little Minister" to "Babbie," although he had seen her in the wood, when she appeared as a nymph-like vision of loveliness. Then the soldiers sweep into the square and drive the people before them as they scatter to the woods. Sanders Webster, the only support of Nannie, his sister, is arrested as a leader in the strike and Nannie is left alone in poverty. Captain Nalliwell, in charge of the soldiers, orders the Gypsy girl's arrest for inciting riot. The Little Minister, notwithstanding his denunciations, loves Babbie, despite himself, and to save her from arrest, he passes her through the outposts as his wife. He offers to escort her to her home, although she has always declared her home was the wood. She insists upon seeing him home, and when they arrive there, he bids her good-bye and enters the Manse. She seats herself on a settee in his garden and discovers lying on it, his Bible. She picks it up and writes across one of its pages, "I will never tell that you allowed me to he called Mrs. Dishart before witnesses, but is this not a Scotch Marriage? Babbie." Part Two. The Little Minister proves himself to be a power in Thrums and he is beloved by the people. Through his preaching, Rob Dow, the village drunkard, takes the pledge and joins the church. Babbie, who is known as the Gypsy, in Thrums, is known as "Lady Babbie" in the home of Lord Rintoul, by whom she has been educated as a lady, befitting one whom he intends to make his wife. He sets the day and announces it with a great reception; "Tomorrow, he is to wed his ward, Lady Babbie," Doctor McQueen calls at the Manse and tells the Little Minister that he is coming to take Nannie Webster to the poorhouse and asks him to accompany him in his sad errand. Gavin goes to Nannie's hut and as gently as possible, tells her they have come to take her away. The poor woman sees no alternative, but she hesitates and lingers in the home, which, however humble, is the dearest place on earth to her. At this moment, Babbie, the Gypsy girl, appears. She is indignant that Gavin and the Doctor should he engaged in such an errand. She provides Nannie with money and tells her that she shall stay, and she agrees to furnish through the Little Minister, a sufficient sum each week to keep her in comfort until her brother is released. They cannot credit such a proposition, but she arranges to meet Gavin in Caddam Wood the next day where she will deliver into his hands the first five pounds of Nannie's support. Regardless of the warnings of others, and the belief that the Gypsy has bewitched him, Gavin keeps his appointment and finds her awaiting him, perched in a tree. The astonished minister almost believes she has been making game of him in her promised provision for Nannie, but she soon convinces him to the contrary, when she places the money in his hand. Part Three. The next day is Lord Rintoul's wedding day, and there is great preparation at the Hall. "Babbie" has purposely kept out of Gavin's way that he might not suffer on her account. They unexpectedly meet and he tells her that he will meet her at Nannie's that day. She implores him not to come, but he says, "I will he there." The farmers of Thrums suffer greatly from the prevailing drought. The elders of the Kirk call a prayer meeting for that night to pray for rain. The church is full to overflowing, but the Little Minister does not appear. He is at Nannie's with "Babbie." She pleads with him to give up his love for her, as she is unworthy of it and then she tells him what she has never told him before; that she is the ward of Lord Rintoul and must marry him that night. She also tells him how she overheard the soldiers' plans and warned the strikers. She hides nothing from him. Gavin asks her to go to Lord Rintoul and tell him that she does not love him, make an honest confession and throw herself upon his better judgment. She replies that Rintoul would not listen to her and if she returns to the Hall, Gavin will never see her again. Remembering that the Gypsies are at camp in the woods, Gavin proposes that they he married according to Gypsy rites. They go to the camp and are married over the fire-irons, which is the marriage custom of the Gypsy race. They are watched by members of the Kirk and Lord Rintoul. The marriage has scarcely been performed when the lightning flashes and the thunder roars, the heavens are darkened and all is blackness. When again the lightning flashes upon the scene, Babbie has disappeared and Gavin at once decides that she has been kidnapped. This was a correct conclusion, for indeed she had been kidnapped by Rob Dow, who could never forgive her for having brought reproach upon the Little Minister. Gavin plunges into the wood to search for her and the rain descends, and the floods cover the earth. He wanders on and on, until he drops helpless, where he is found. At break of day, having recovered his senses, he insists upon going to Lord Rintoul's home for he feels sure that Babbie is there. He is advised not to venture out in the floods. He will not listen. As he reaches the cliff overlooking the river, which is running torrents, he meets a shepherd, who, in distress, cries that a man is caught in the torrent below. He has sent a messenger to the town to get help. Gavin discerns through the mist that the man is Lord Rintoul. He plunges down the cliff, into the water and to his rescue. Instead of one, two are now in danger, as they stand on the small piece of earth between them and death. The villagers have come; all hope has deserted them, when Rob Dow rushes down the cliff with a rope in his hand, swims through the whirlpool and passes the rope to Gavin, then sinks and is swept away. Willing hands, who have held tight to one end of the rope, pull hard and Gavin ties his end around himself and the helpless lord and they are drawn to the shore in safety. With cheers and happy hearts, the villagers proudly escort the Little Minister to the Manse, where he finds Babbie, with his mother, awaiting him. Lord Rintoul, whom Babbie did not marry, relinquishes all claim to her and she and the Little Minister shortly afterwards, have a real "Auld Licht Kirk" wedding, making them man and wife until death do them part. Needless to say, that Lady Babbie, as mistress of the Manse, proves herself a true and godly minister's wife.
- DirectorWilfred LucasStarsBlanche SweetCharles Hill MailesJ. Jiquel LanoeElusive as is the pursuit of pirate gold it is found in this picture and brought to the ship by the very mutineers themselves. Here fate intervenes with justice and the miscreant mate after a series of exciting adventures is outwitted through his own weakness.
- DirectorFrederick A. ThomsonStarsJohn BunnyFlora FinchRose Tapley"Slick-Fingered Mag must he captured, or I will know the reason why!" These are the proud words of Detective Brown, as he prepares to go in search of the elusive "Mag." He packs his traveling bag and leaves it open upon the sofa in his room; then goes downstairs to eat his breakfast. "Slick-Fingered Mag," seeing the front door of Brown's home ajar, enters and makes a sneak upstairs. She carries a bag of the same character as Brown's. She gathers up all the valuables she finds handy, not overlooking some of Mrs. Brown's choicest jewels. Hearing sounds of approaching footsteps, she becomes excited and empties the "swag" into Brown's bag, supposing it to he her own, and with it, escapes from the house, leaving her own bag behind her. Mrs. Brown, placing some clean linen in her husband's grip, sees the female apparel. She comes to the conclusion that he is about to elope. Brown dramatically bids his wife goodbye. She follows him to the Railroad Depot, where he meets "Mag." She takes a seat on the settee next to a very giddy and restless spinster, who carries a bag of the same make as "Mag's." When Mag gets up, she takes the spinster's bag in mistake. The maiden lady immediately demands her bag back and "Mag," just as persistently, refuses. Detective Brown suggests that each one describe the contents of the bags and then open them. They do so and the mistake is discovered. "Mag" becomes quite familiar and flirtations with Brown, and in showing the contents of her bag, exhibits a jewel case, containing his wife's jewelry. At this juncture Mrs. Brown arrives on the scene. He tells his wife that the woman is "Slick-Fingered Mag." Showing his badge, he arrests and proudly marches off with "Mag" to the police headquarters. The spinster, who has a strong sense of the ludicrous, grasps the humor of the situation and almost laughs herself into convulsions.
- DirectorHardee KirklandStarsCarl WinterhoffAdrienne KroellFrances OsmanBen Ames, through circumstantial evidence, is forced to serve a prison sentence. Upon his release he returns to his home and wife and child. The next day he is fortunate enough to secure a position in the wholesale house of Arnold and Co. He works hard and succeeds so well that he is promoted several times. One day when he is leaving the store he accidentally bumps into a former cellmate named Hogan. Hogan learns that Ames has been successful in keeping the knowledge of his prison term from his employer, and uses this bit of information to blackmail Ames. Ames gives him money time and time again. Finally, however, Hogan's demands grow too strong and, after Ames' refusal to contribute further, Hogan tells Arnold of Ames' record. Ames is discharged and is unable to secure other work. The day comes when he is forced to take up his former profession in an effort to secure medicine for his sick wife. His child's doll gets mixed up in his bag of burglar tools, and it is through this clue that Arnold traces Ames, who has attempted to rob his former employer's house, and learns of the true state of affairs that exist in Ames' home. Arnold gives him his old job back again, and the past is forgotten.
- DirectorArthur V. JohnsonStarsArthur V. JohnsonLottie BriscoeCharles BrandtJohn Bronson, Mr. Daly's farmhand, has ambitions and decides to go to the city. He breaks the news to Mr. and Mrs. Daly and their daughter Lottie. They do their utmost to dissuade him from his purpose, but John has made up his mind to go. He gets employment in a department store. Soon he is promoted to a slightly higher position. He has become neglectful of his country friends, and Lottie waits in vain for an answer to her letters. Things have not been going well on the farm. Mr. Daly dies, leaving nothing but a mortgage on the old place. With John everything is fortune. He is promoted to the manager's private office with a chance of advancement. The holder of the mortgage tells Lottie and her mother that they will have to foreclose unless interest is paid. Lottie begs for more time, but finally she and her mother lose the old place and decide to go to the city. They find a room in a cheap lodging house and Lottie starts on her search of work. John, who is popular with everyone, is very comfortable in a pretentious boarding house. Weeks go on and Lottie can find nothing to do because of her inexperience. The landlady duns Lottie and her mother for rent, Lottie desperate, resolves to do something and goes out once more. John in his boarding house has an evening on his hands and falls in with the suggestion of a friend to go to the new dance hall. Lottie, faint from lack of food, leans wearily against the entrance to the dance hall. A girl comes out, takes pity on her and invites her in. After eating the girl explains to Lottie how she can make money by dressing herself in the clothes she is willing to lend her and mingling with the crowd on the floor. Lottie hesitates but finally accepts. She is timid and ashamed, but the dance hall proprietor bluntly tells her what she must do. Lottie still hangs back until the proprietor roughly pushes her out on to center of the floor with the crowd. John without a partner for a moment, sees Lottie, is pleased with her, puts his arm roughly around her waist. She tries to break away, but John tightens his grasp and swings her around and is about to start to dance when they recognize each other. John asks no questions, his only thought being to take her away. The crowd gathers round to see what the trouble is and the dance is broken up. The proprietor angrily upbraids Lottie for spoiling the night's business. John knocks him down and leads Lottie out. Bronson pays the landlady and Lottie gets a position in the office with John who soon discovers that he has loved Lottie and only needs her to make his life happy, and their marriage soon follows.
- Jack is broke. His last ten cents have just gone for a tip to the telegraph boy, who has handed him a message which is from a rich aunt, telling him to come and mind her house while she is away. Jack boards a fast freight and after a vigorous dusting he summons up enough courage to enter and face the supercilious looking butler. Jack must have some cash, so he approaches the butler and finds the latter is as gay a dog as he is himself, and that he is reduced to a dollar note, which Jack promptly appropriates. The butler is an incipient, frenzied financier and makes the brilliant suggestion that they rent the rooms during aunty's absence and divide the proceeds. They do this and the household soon comprises a professor of the comet, an opera singer and a highly respectable family of four, with the possible elimination of Louise, who makes eyes at Jack in a manner which quickly seals his doom. The opera singer, the professor and the highly respectable family soon come to high words, resulting chiefly from high notes, and Jack and the butler have their hands full in placating the interested parties. Louise looks on and she and Jack look at each other whenever opportunity presents, and they manufacture opportunities. A bombshell explodes. The bomb, in the form of a wire from aunty, stating that she has changed her mind and is returning home that same night. Jack and the butler see their "simoleons" vanish into thin air as they go to the various parties and offer them their money back. The offers are refused with disdain and even vulgar violence. A woman's scheming solves the problem, A few dabs with Louise's rouge box on the butler's face, added to a few moans and groans from the butler, and a disguise and a doctor's bag for Jack, bring the roomers to the scene. Jack mildly suggests smallpox and the ensuing marathon is easily won by the professor. Aunty returns and recognizes Louise as an old friend and she and Jack are happy. They go to town together, and as Jack leaves the butler suggests his share of the money, but Jack, with dignity, tells the butler to keep his place. The butler has common sense and does.