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The Way of Man (S)

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Original title

The Way of Man

Year

1909

Running time

11 min.

Country

United States

Director

D.W. Griffith

Screenwriter

D.W. Griffith

Cast

Cinematography

G.W. Bitzer, Arthur Marvin (B&W)

Producer

Biograph Company

Genre

Drama | Silent Film. Short Film. Origins of Film

Synopsis

Tom Horne deeply loved pretty little Mabel Jarrett, and that his love was returned goes without saying. Tom's ebullient ambition is intensified by his great love for the girl, so he decides to go out west to fight for fame and fortune to be more worthy of her. After some time in the land of promise he succeeds in attaining the end for which he had striven and writes of his intention to return and claim her for his own. Meanwhile, Mabel's cousin Winnie has visited her and is to spend the summer months. At the receipt of Tom's letter, Mabel is in the seventh heaven of delight, when cruel fate plunges her into the depths of despair, for a horrible accident occurs. During the evening, while Mabel is in the act of lighting the lamp, it explodes, frightfully burning her face and head. It is conclusive that the poor girl will be disfigured for life. What a blow it is to her almost on the eve of Tom's return! They all try to cheer her, although fully realizing her sad plight. Winnie in ...

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The Way of Man (S)

1909

D.W. Griffith