In the San Fernando Valley (1912)
Frank Parton, a young rancher, and Jim Steele are great friends. Jim is engaged to be married to Frank's sister, Helen. One day Jim watches Frank counting out the money for the wages. Frank puts the money in the desk drawer, and locks it as Jake, the foreman, comes in with some papers to sign. That evening Jim and Helen return somewhat late from a ride and enter the house at a time when Frank is not in. Helen leaves Jim in order to change her dress, and Jim seats himself in the parlor. He hears a noise in the office and goes in, expecting to find Frank. Instead he sees Jake rifling the drawer. He gets the drop on Jake and makes him return the money; the foreman drops to his knees and begs for another chance, promising he will not do wrong again. Jim is very human and resolves to give him the opportunity to reform. At this juncture Frank opens the door and closes it quietly. Jim bears the door and tip-toes to it to see who is there. As he does so, Jake again takes the money. Frank enters and Jim makes excuses for him and the foreman leaves. Frank thanks Jim for saving the money and opens the drawer. It is gone. He accuses his friend of being in league with Jake and summons his mother and sister. Jim is outraged and humiliated and offers little in the way of explanation. He leaves. Jim writes to an old friend of his father's, who wires him to come along and to bring his mother and sister with him. Jim goes and leaves no trace behind him. The foreman is injured and confesses the crime before he dies. Helen begs Frank to find Jim and he promises to do so. Two years later his search is rewarded and he finds that Jim is a partner in a thriving ranch. He asks forgiveness and tries to explain away the mistakes made. Jim is adamant, but as Frank turns to go he thinks of a letter given him by Helen. Frank reads it and it is so charged with pitiful repentance and sorrow that Jim forgives and they go back to get her. Jim and Helen are reunited and it is clear that their marriage will be closely followed by one between Frank and Jim's sister.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
