The Heart of Paro (1915)

Paro, a half-breed Indian, overcome with liquor, encounters Grace, the pretty daughter of James Lathrop, a mine owner. She is sorry for his condition and gives him a cross of black jet. Dick Graham is a ne'er-do-well, who has been sheep raising in the low lands and lost his fortune. He loves Grace but her father tells her that she is betrothed to Don Andrew, a wealthy land owner, and that she should have eyes but for him. Dick receives a letter from bis father offering him a good position if he has learned the error of his way. Paro. the half-breed, has reformed and holds a position of trust at the mines. Dick proposes to Grace that she should marry him immediately. He robs the safe of the mine and they elope. Paro discovers Dick's crime. In gratitude for Grace's kindness to him, Paro confronting Dick, compels him to hand over the silver, and gives Dick his pay envelope. Dick and Grace escape, and Lathrop and his men shoot Paro, believing that be is the guilty man. They find a jet cross in Paro's clutched hand.

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Summary Details
Running Time10 min
GenresDrama Short