His Own Nemesis (1916)

Antonio, a musician, is jealous of his wife, who aspires to be an artist. Unable to tolerate his unjust jealousy, she writes him a note, saying that she is going to leave him and return to her best love, meaning that she is going to take up her art. She secures a position with Harry Armsdale, the artist, as his model, and they become friends. Later Antonio and Harry meet and their friendship is at once mutual. He tells Harry of his preparations for revenge. Harry offers his assistance in finding and punishing the scoundrel. Antonio has in the meanwhile become an expert in fencing and a crack shot. Harry marvels at his skill and revels at the prospect of what Antonio's victim is going to get when he is run down. Antonio discovers his wife's hiding place and when he tells Harry of his discovery Harry requests that be may be present at the "killing." Later Harry takes Lucile to the cabaret, where Antonio is playing. Harry asks Antonio to meet his lady friend and as he is about to introduce them it is discovered that Lucile is the runaway wife and Antonio suspects Harry as the lover. Antonio opens fire upon Harry and a general uproar in the café follows. Gaston succeeds in quieting Antonio and explanations follow and there is a reconciliation between husband, wife and friend.

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Summary Details
GenresComedy Short
FilmmakersRole
Louis Chaudet Director
Walter H. Newman Writer
CastRole
Eddie Lyons
Harry Armsdale - an Artist
Lee Moran
Antonio Cardonio
Priscilla Dean
Lucile Cardonio