Tested by the Flag (1911)
Tom Mack, a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is in love with Edna Curtis. Jack Drew is also a suitor for her hand. Tom is ordered to the Philippines. In the Philippines, Tom is taken prisoner and is thrown into a subterranean dungeon. He tunnels his way out, thereby escaping. His deeds of heroism place him in line for promotion, and newspaper accounts of them are read by Edna. Tom is granted sick leave and returns to America. Before doing so, he apprises Edna of the fact by letter. Just as the postman is delivering the latter, Jack enters, takes the mail, and recognizes Tom's handwriting. He gives Edna the balance of the mail, but accidentally drops the envelope to Tom's letter. While Edna is out of the room, Jack amuses himself by waging the flag in front of Edna's dog. She catches him doing this and is highly indignant. She returns her engagement ring and orders him from the house forever. Just at this juncture, Tom appears. He makes Jack apologize, and the film ends with the American flag around the necks of Tom and Edna.
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