Her Heart's Refuge (1912)

Fred Miller is an artist and society man Harry Lewis is his chosen friend. Harry is badly smitten by Florence Chapin, the belle of their social set, but she fancies Fred--who moves to another town. There he mixes with the Bohemian circle and meets beautiful model Gladys Stewart, and they fall in love. Lewis endeavors to make love to Florence, but she tells him of her love for Fred. Fred proposes to the model and is accepted. He writes home to inform his parents of the engagement; much vexed upon receiving this letter, they phone Florence to tell her the news. The poor, frantic girl sends for for Henry to accompany her to see Fred's parents. After discussing the situation it is agreed that Harry go to Fred and endeavor to get him to break off his engagement. Harry commences his errand in earnest, but finds moving Fred difficult. The next day Lewis receives a wire stating that unless he can persuade Fred to return, Florence will lose her reason. Fred returns and after a painful meeting takes Florence for a drive. Harry brings Gladys up and shows her the scene. She is heartbroken. Fred marries his first love and the heartbroken Gladys enters a convent.

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Summary Details
Running Time10 min
GenresDrama Romance Short