The Midnight Message (1913)
When Thomas Douglas, an elderly widower, marries Sybil he does not take into account that the difference in their ages would prevent the interests of the two from being in common. Douglas' son, Harold, does not see his stepmother until after the marriage, and then the fact they are of the same age soon makes them fast friends. Douglas, at first pleased because of the friendship of the two, gradually allows himself to suspect them of being in love with each other, a suspicion fanned by a cynical friend who magnifies harmless incidents. The father decides to verify his suspicions and announces that he must leave the city. Upon his father's departure, Harold makes his home at the club. That night as Sybil is removing her jewels she notices the butler watching her with avaricious eyes. Leaving the room for a moment she returns to find the butler turned thief. He knocks her down and ties her, but she manages to crawl to the 'phone on her table and tells Harold of her predicament. He arrives in time to fell the thief, and catches Sybil in his arms as she faints. Douglas enters the room at this moment and believes his suspicions well-founded. The butler tells him he has been assaulted by Harold when he discovered him making love to Sybil. Douglas orders his son to atone for his offense by doing away with himself. Harold leaves the room, pistol in hand. Afterwards Douglas discovers his error. Harold, who can see no reason for his father's accusation, throws the pistol to the floor where it explodes. Douglas, hearing the report, believes that his son has done away with himself. The shock is too great for his heart. Although he learns of his mistake when Harold enters the room, he passes away, smiling a request at his wife and son for forgiveness.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Kenean Buel | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Tom Moore | |
| Alice Joyce | |
| Henry Hallam | |
| Harry F. Millarde |
