The Leading Lady (1913)
Unfortunately, Mr. Marsden detects his wife, Helen, in the act of concealing a letter beneath her napkin at the breakfast table and his jealousy is aroused. Helen, the leading lady, is stung by his injustice and refuses to show him the letter. Marsden jumps up from the table, packs his suitcase, and bids farewell to his wife. She is grief-stricken over his heartlessness. The crowds are pouring into the theater, the seats and boxes are filling up. In a prominent box there is a solitary occupant, a handsome, dark-haired young man. He is "Jack," an ardent admirer of Helen's. After the curtain falls for the last time, the actress retires amid a rattling applause, and returns home. Jack follows her, forcing his way into her presence. He makes ardent love and begs her to run away with him. Marsden, suspecting that his wife is in love with Jack, loses no time in reaching the house, where with revolver in hand, he hides behind the portieres and waits the confirmation of his suspicions. His jealousy is completely overthrown by his wife's denunciation of the man who questions her faithfulness and love for her husband. Rage against the man who would rob him of his wife now takes the place of jealousy. He comes from his place of concealment and would have shot the man had not Helen stayed his hand. Angrily dismissing the intruder, Marsden draws near Helen and begs her forgiveness. Trembling with love she turns toward him and nestles in his arms.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Ned Finley | Director |
| Ned Finley | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Earle Williams | |
| Edith Storey | |
| Ned Finley |
