The Pursuit Eternal (1915)
Grace Byron, wearied of being sought for her fortune, determines to hook a diamond of her choice in her own way. In her musings she sees a dashing cavalier of the "Three Musketeers" period and her innate sense of romance thrills at his ardent wooing. Coming to New York she sees a face which interests her and through an investigation agency learns about him. Stanton Leeds is also bored by the conventions of life. In his fireside reveries he sees himself as a cavalier, rescuing a strange damsel in distress. Several nights after Grace has spotted her man, Leeds sees two men jump from an auto, pull a heavily-veiled girl from another car and dash away with her. He tries to enter the house in which she has been taken. Two masked men run out and overpower him, carrying him within. Bound and gagged, he encounters the mysterious veiled girl, who tells him of a strange conspiracy to compel her to marry, thus forfeiting her inheritance under the terms of a will which forbids her marrying before her twenty-first birthday. The mysterious maiden is interrupted by the entrance of masked men who carry her out. Leeds liberates himself from his bonds. Through a keyhole he sees a number of masked men, among whom he recognizes the bridegroom-to-be. When the latter is left alone Leeds tackles him and dons his mask and gown. Back troop the band. It is time for the wedding. Leeds is in doubt whether to go through the ceremony or announce his identity. A feeling for the mysterious maiden stronger than pity guides him. The ceremony is performed. The dim lights leap into brilliance. Leeds' mask and the mask of the other man is pulled off. They burst into laughter. Leeds is dumbfounded when the girl who unveiled proves to be Grace, hands him back the ring and confesses that it was all framed up. The romance of it all appeals to Leeds. He replaces the ring and says, "But, dear, we will lose all the wedding presents by being married this way."
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Stuart Paton | Director |
| John B. Clymer | Writer |
| Stuart Paton | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Curtis Benton | |
| Frances Nelson | |
| Howard Crampton | |
| Allen Holubar |
