For the Family Honor; or, The Heart's Highway (1913)
The scenes of the play are laid in Switzerland, and is written around Professor Suger, the father of three children, whom he adores, two daughters who are constantly with him and a son, whom he sends to Paris in order to complete his musical studies. The latter, wishing to increase his financial resources, as his father can only make him a small allowance, seeks an engagement as a piano-player in a cabaret performance. One day Blanche, the youngest daughter, meets with an accident while out coasting and is helped by a young man named Jean de Mangis, who happened to be visiting in the country. Their friendship rapidly ripens into love and Blanche is induced to follow Jean to Paris. The son, Pierre, while playing at the cabaret, repulses the advances of a beautiful woman, who seeks revenge by having him waylaid on his way home. As he is being attacked, Jean rushes to the rescue and routs the attackers. Having reached home, Pierre relates the event to his sister, who has come to Paris in search of Blanche. They are greatly surprised to find that he is no other than the sweetheart of Blanche, with whom he is living in perfect happiness and bliss. An explanation takes place between the two men and Joan promises to marry Blanche, advising her, in the meantime, to return home with her sister and await the time of their marriage. He immediately seeks the consent of his mother, the Countess of Mangis, who absolutely refuses, saying that she does not want a misalliance in her family. Overcome with disappointment, Jean is taken sick and is threatened with brain fever. He writes to Blanche to come and visit him and, against the wishes of her family, leaves to nurse Jean. The love which the two young people have for one another reunites the families and everything ends as it should.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset | Director |
| Joseph Faivre | Writer |
| Lucien N. Andriot | Cinematographer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Charles Krauss | |
| André Liabel | |
| Louis-Claude Basseuil | |
| Josette Andriot |
