The Peacemaker (1913)
A self-sacrificing young woman, living in a small village, can have the handsome young blacksmith for the asking. But he has to work hard for his living and although she likes him well, she cannot see her way clear to encumber him with the care of her family, for her mother is weak and ill and her little sister must have the necessary schooling to fit her for life. She, therefore, keeps on putting off the marriage. A stranger, born in the village, having made money, returns to view the scenes of his childhood. He is recognized by an old man as he steps into the blacksmith's shop to ask where he can obtain a room and board. The blacksmith directs him to the home of his sweetheart, knowing that the addition will be welcomed by her. There the stranger takes up his habitation, and being a man of discernment, notes the beauty of her character. He even falls quietly in love with her, but will not let her see it because he knows of the relationship with the blacksmith. She, on her side, admires this quiet man. The little sister returns home for a holiday and is an errant little flirt. She is disappointed at the elderly appearance of the boarder, for she had determined to try and capture him. Instead she turns to the young blacksmith and sets her cap for him. She is so pretty and bright that he loses his head, and although he tries to be faithful to his original love, he finds himself more and more captivated by this winsome little body. The stranger looks on and disapproves. He determines to try and right the wrong for he has no mind to see the woman he thinks so much of suffer. He shaves his beard and deliberately puts himself in the way of the girl. She is surprised at the difference in him and thinks of the money be has and the fine time she can have. The older woman finds herself hurt at the change instead of being glad at it. She is depressed and sad. Having succeeded in attracting the girl from the blacksmith, the stranger goes to the blacksmith and has a talk with him, and the latter is ashamed and contrite. He meets the woman and tries to get upon the old footing, but she sorrowfully tells him that she can have no more to do with him outside of friendship. The stranger does not hesitate to let the girl see he has been giving her a taste of her own medicine. She runs to the blacksmith, but he sends her away from him. He has no further use for her. The stranger, thinking his work is done and not feeling able to stay longer and see the woman's happiness with the blacksmith, tells her he is going. She is too proud to tell him she loves him and the day approaches and he bids her goodbye. He starts off with a dull heart and something in his manner bids her throw away her pride. She cannot bear to see him pass out of her life. She calls affrightedly; he turns and sees. He returns and folds her in his arms.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Lois Weber | Director |
| Lois Weber | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Phillips Smalley | |
| Lois Weber | |
| Rupert Julian |
