The Soldier's Return (1911)
Irene Jerome, whose father is a small ranchman in moderate circumstances, is sought in marriage by John Reynolds, a well-to-do western farmer. Having in mind the material advantages accruing from such a match, Irene's father is naturally favorable to John's suit, and is much chagrined and disappointed to learn that she has already plighted her love to Tom King, a handsome young cowboy. Things are in this shape when the war with Spain breaks out. An attachment of cavalry on their way to the front, pass through the village and the sight of the soldiers determines Tom to enlist in response to President McKinley's appeal for volunteers. He bids his sweetheart an affectionate adieu and departs with the troop for the far-off Philippines. Shortly after his arrival, he participates in a battle and is seriously wounded. By some error his name is printed in the newspaper reports of the battle as being among the dead. A copy of this paper accidentally falls into the hands of Irene, who has faithfully and loyally waited for news of her soldier lover, and she is overwhelmed with grief over the loss which she feels she has sustained. During the time Tom has been away, things have gone badly with the Jerome household, and they have been reduced to a point where it is hard to keep the wolf from the door. John learns of their plight and renews his attentions to Irene, suggesting that while he realizes that she does not love him as much as he would like her to, their marriage would serve to give her a husband's protection, and at the same time place him in a position to care for her parents. In response to this appeal and at the solicitation of her mother, Irene finally consents to marry John and they become engaged. Tom, in the Philippine hospital, finally becomes convalescent, and his thoughts naturally revert to the girl he left behind, and he drops her a letter, telling her of what has occurred, and that he will shortly be homeward bound. This letter falls into the hands of Mr. Jerome, who, reluctant to have anything interfere with the contemplated marriage between his daughter and John, and feeling that he is acting in the girl's interest, destroys it and says nothing to her, as if it has never been received. Tom returns, however, to his native village before the marriage is performed, and when John learns the truth, he nobly steps aside in Tom's favor and the lovers are finally reunited.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Romaine Fielding | |
| Frances Gibson |
