Eve's Daughter (1914)
Jean Ware, a girl of sterling character, is employed as a model by Armand Colt, a young sculptor. She meets Richard Cortland, a millionaire, and a friend of Armand's; they fall in love and are married. Jean dares not tell her husband she was Armand's model, as he is known as a reckless fellow. Shortly after their marriage, the sculptor insists that she pose for his latest masterpiece, "A Daughter of Eve." By threatening to tell her husband, he succeeds in getting her to pose for him in secret. At an exhibition where Armand's work wins first prize, Richard accidentally learns his wife posed for the statue, and confronts the sculptor, who admits the truth. Cortland is furious and tries to strike him. Richard and his wife, after a severe quarrel separate. In his rage and jealousy, he takes a revolver and hurries to the sculptor's apartment, determined to kill Jean if he finds her there. While he is menacing Armand, the bell rings and Richard quickly hides behind the portieres. Jean is admitted and Richard hears her tell the sculptor, "You know I am innocent of wrong, now set me right in my husband's eyes." Deciding he has judged his wife too harshly, Richard steps into the room, only to find she has gone. Fearing what she may do in her present state of mind, he rushes after her, arriving in time to save the girl from plunging into the lake. Jean begs him to let her go, but he presses her to him, begging forgiveness. Her sorrow is changed to gladness, their lips meet in a passionate kiss and both start life anew, with a better understanding of each other.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilfrid North | Director |
| Rella Young | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Earle Williams | |
| Lillian Walker | |
| Rex Ingram | |
| Rose Tapley |
