The Trifler (1912)
Although engaged to Hartley, Muriel does not hesitate to amuse herself with other men. John Hardy, a fisherman, but a man out of the ordinary, easily falls before her charms. She succeeds in making him love her deeply. One day while walking with her fiancé, she sees Hardy approaching and persuades Hartley to hide. She carries her coquetry a little too far with Hardy, who takes her in his arms and tells her of his love. She breaks away from him furiously. Hartley appears. Hardy realizes that he has been a plaything, and sorrowfully departs. Hartley and Muriel go for a sail. Hardy watches them out on the bay. Suddenly he sees that the boat had turned over. At first he is inclined to let them help themselves: but when Hartley starts for shore leaving Muriel to her fate, Hardy forgets the wrong she has done him, and swimming out brings her back with him. After untiring efforts she is revived. Later, while she is recuperating, Hartley comes to her and begs to be forgiven his cowardly act. She indignantly sends him away. Still later she goes to Hardy, humbly thanks him, and asks for his friendship. He refuses it.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Vivian Rich | |
| Jefferson Osborne | |
| Donald MacDonald | |
| Gertrude Claire |
