The Hospital Baby (1912)

In a ward of St. James' Hospital is a foundling, who, from loss of blood due to starvation, must die unless someone gives the baby a few drops of his blood. James Brown, an interne, volunteers. The operation is made and the little girl's life is saved. A month later the little girl, now well, says goodbye to her good friend the interne and goes to live with a wealthy family. Sixteen years later finds Marie's mother, now a widow, in straitened circumstances and Marie volunteers to find work for the support of herself and foster mother. She obtains employment with Dr. Brown, the former interne, now a famous physician, but neither knows the identity of the other. Marie, however, finds opportunity to repay the debt of long ago when she saves the life of her employer, who has been decoyed into a thieves' den. The timely arrival of Marie and the police saved the doctor, who now confesses his love for Marie. The doctor, next day, visits Marie's mother, whom he recognizes as the, woman who adopted the hospital baby. He then declares his love for Marie and a month later finds the doctor happy with his bride.

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GenresDrama Short