The Sacrifice of Kathleen (1914)
The first friend that poor Nora, a slavey, ever has is struggling young playwright Arthur Jordan. From him she hears the first kind words ever spoken to her, and she is glad that such a kind new boarder has taken a room at the boarding-house where she works. Contrary to the landlady's expressed wishes, Arthur lends Nora a book to read and tells her that he will defend her against her irate mistress if she scolds her. Nora is filled with gratitude toward him. When he finishes writing his play and takes it to the theatrical manager, only to be told that it cannot be produced, she tries to cheer him up. One day, not long afterward, Nora receives a message to the effect that her brother has died and has left her $5000. Without letting Arthur know, she goes to the manager and makes an arrangement with him whereby he will take her $5000 and produce Jordan's play. The play is put on and is an immediate success. Now prosperous, Jordan leads the cheap boarding-house for better lodgings in a more-fashionable part of town, not realizing that a poor little slavey's heart is broken over his going away, or that it's because of her that he is so prosperous. Five years later, Arthur, now famous, hears Brandon, the theatrical manager, telling a friend the story of how "The Toilers," Arthur's first play, was produced. Deeply moved, Arthur returns to the old boarding-house to seek out his benefactress. He finds the little slavey very ill. In her arms is the book which he gave her to read five years ago. When she recognizes him, a wave of joy envelops her. In a fatherly manner, Arthur fervently clasps the happy girl in his arms and whispers sweet and comforting words of love.
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GenresDrama
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Van Dyke Brooke | Director |
| George C. Patterson | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Norma Talmadge | |
| Leo Delaney | |
| Van Dyke Brooke | |
| Josie Sadler |
