The Choir of Densmore (1912)
Nellie Perry lives in the city with her husband and three-month-old son and have a hard struggle suppressing poverty, but they are fairly happy--until Perry is killed. Nellie seeks employment but cannot find a position where her son can be admitted. Mrs. Grace Parker, her aunt, hears of her sad condition and offers her a home in the country. Aunt Grace is a member of the village church, and one day the Reverend Dr. Belden calls and hears a sweet voice accompanied by the organ, asks who is singing. Being introduced to Nellie, he persuades her to join the choir, and she is duly introduced and installed. Her wonderful voice, however, causes jealousy among the other women, especially when a delegation from a country town pays a visit and raves over the little widow's singing. The choir gossips get busy and, without making due inquiry, question Nellie's past life. A Mrs. Harcourt is among the visitors and recognizes the sweet singer as one who called upon her some time ago for employment, and then carried a child. The choir is up in arms and the next time Nellie reports for rehearsal, she is told she is no longer wanted and is practically driven from the church. The same night Nellie enters the church after dark and prays for strength to withstand the ordeal. The minister enters and finds her kneeling. Taking her to his home he hears her story. This he reports to the congregation, which fills the choir with remorse and they ask forgiveness, which is readily given.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| John Halliday | |
| Ormi Hawley | |
| Brooks McCloskey |
