The Face at the Window (1913)
Edward Rollins, the foreman at the sawmill, is called to the bedside of his old friend, Millwarde. Millwarde, dying, entrusts his daughter, Ruth, to the care of Rollins. The father passes away and the daughter leaves to make her home with the foreman. Rollins is a bachelor and finds that he is falling in love with his ward. He steadfastly keeps his secret and the girl soon learns that she is drawn to the foreman by a stronger tie than friendship. One day Rollins' nephew, Harold, comes to the little village for a visit. He and Ruth become warm friends and with no thought of sentiment the young man paints a glowing picture of city life. The girl becomes preoccupied and Rollins concludes that she is in love with Harold. Jenks, the roustabout at the mill, passes the Rollins cabin and sees the foreman counting the money for the payroll. He determines to secure it. Next morning Harold starts for the city and Rollins leaves for the mill. Jenks appears at the cottage and informs Ruth that her guardian has been seriously injured. The girl hastens toward the mill but becomes suspicious and looking back sees Jenks crawling from the window. Ruth secures a revolver and follows in pursuit. When Rollins returns and discovers that both ward and money are missing, he concludes that Harold has induced the girl to accompany him to the city. He rushes to the little railroad station and as the train is late, Harold is waiting on the platform. Rollins makes his accusation. Drawing out his wallet, Harold displays a picture and says, "This is my fiancée." The next moment Ruth appears on the scene, leading Jenks at the point of her revolver and the foreman realizes the error he has made.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| J.P. McGowan | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Earle Foxe | |
| Irene Boyle | |
| James B. Ross | |
| Stuart Holmes |
