The Beast (1914)
Although she loves Jack Brandon, Edith is compelled to marry wealthy James Melford to save her father from jail. Marriage reveals Melford to be a drunkard and a brute. Edith and her husband visit a fashionable café one evening during their absence, Marie, Edith's maid, and Brooks, the butler, make merry in the library. The unexpected return of master and mistress finds the servants unable to leave the room unobserved. The two hide behind the heavy window portieres. Melford, who is intoxicated, roughly attempts to embrace bis wife. Filled with disgust, Edith pushes him away. The man falls striking his head against the floor. Unable to revive him, Edith flees to her room in terror. The morning papers inform Jack Brandon that his former sweetheart has been arrested on the charge of murder. He hastens to her aid. Marie and Brooks, who are sweethearts, are the principal witnesses against the unfortunate woman. Shortly before the trial Marie learns that Brooks has fallen in love with another girl and mentally vows vengeance. The sight of the butler openly flirting with her rival on the day of the trial strengthens Marie in her resolve. Called to the stand to describe how Melford met his death, the maid springs a sensation by declaring Edith innocent and revealing the real slayer. Who the murderer is and how the death of Melford occurred is shown in a denouement of wonderful interest.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Kenean Buel | Director |
| Robert G. Vignola | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Tom Moore | |
| Alice Joyce | |
| Kenean Buel | |
| Marguerite Courtot |
