A Night of Thrills (1914)
Hazel and Jack are about to be married. At his death, Hazel's uncle, Howard Wild, has bequeathed to them as a wedding present a deed to the old Wild mansion. He leaves to each a key, believing in equal rights for man and woman. The gift recalls to Hazel and Jack the many happy hours they spent with the old man and how often he had acted as peacemaker in their childish quarrels. The wedding day approaches. A gossiping friend imparts to Hazel a bit of scandal, concerning Jack's name with that of another. They quarrel and Hazel, to avoid questions, decides to hide in the old Wild mansion till the scandal of the broken engagement at the eleventh hour blows over. Without Hazel's suspecting, Jack has followed her to Uncle Howard's country estate. Howard Wild, during his life, was not only famous as a collector of antiques, but also for his wine cellar. A couple of crooks seize their last chance to rob the place before the arrival of the bridal couple in a few days. Hazel arrives at the deserted house and makes herself comfortable, forlornly dwelling on her quarrel with Jack, when she is startled by the noise of the robbers. Overcome with fear, she watches them through the curtain helping themselves to her late uncle's treasures. They pause in their operations to see if any wine has been left in the cellar. Hazel takes this opportunity to escape, and as she runs out into the hall she encounters Jack, who has just entered with his latchkey. In the dark hall she mistakes him for another crook and, with a piercing scream, faints away. The burglars, hearing the scream, believe they are in a haunted house and beat a hasty retreat, leaving the booty behind. Jack revives Hazel, learns the reason of her fright and also that she does not intend to forgive him unless he humbles himself before her. Jack refuses to do this, knowing he is innocent. Uncle Howard's spirit comes to them and again acts as the peacemaker and the sweethearts start for home to be married on the morrow.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Joseph De Grasse | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Pauline Bush | |
| William C. Dowlan | |
| Charles Manley | |
| Lon Chaney |
