Vengeance of the Oppressed (1916)
Aaron Markowitz, a Russian Jew, is jubilant over the receipt of a letter from his uncle in America, enclosing a money order with which to bring his family, consisting of wife, mother and baby girl, to America. The Cossack officer, Sergius Kosloff, attracted by Esther's beauty, makes advances to her. Aaron interposes. The next day, Sergius leads his Cossacks against the Jews. Aaron is cruelly scourged, and Sergius and two other officers go to his home. Sooner than suffer dishonor, Esther kills herself and the old mother is crucified. Aaron is nearly crazed when he discovers what has been done. Taking his baby girl, he makes his way to America, vowing vengeance. In America, Aaron prospers. Twenty years later he is a Croesus and an international financial figure. His daughter Ruth would marry Dr. Russell Parker, but Aaron tells her it is better that she wed one of her own faith. Aaron figures in a loan made to the Russian government, and later learns that the Russian attaché is none other than Sergius Kosloff. He immediately sets out to obtain vengeance. Aaron has Lady Elizabeth Crane ensnare the Russian to such an extent that when Sergius is given a secret treaty to guard as he would his life, he promises to see Lady Elizabeth before sailing for Russia with it. These facts known to Aaron, he sets the trap. He informs the Ambassador that Sergius is a traitor and to be followed. Sergius has promised to see Lady Elizabeth on Tuesday night at Aaron's New York home thinking it is her residence. A spy is given orders to kill if Sergius proves a traitor. Then, before his plans can be carried out, Aaron is stricken. Ruth calls Dr. Parker, but no hope is held out for Aaron. The Jew, having lived all the years for vengeance, promises Parker his daughter and his wealth if the doctor can only keep him alive until Tuesday night. A fight is made against death. Medical science and Aaron's indomitable will finally conquer death. Tuesday night comes. Aaron has been wheeled to the library. Lady Elizabeth arrives. When Sergius comes, she admits him into the darkened room where Aaron waits. Then she switches on the lights and rushes out. Sergius realizes that he has been duped; rushes after her; the spy shoots him with a noiseless gun from behind the window. Aaron and his prey are alone. The Jew wheels himself to the mortally wounded man, and asks him if he remembers the dread day 20 years ago. Sergius recognizes the Russian Jew. Aaron gloats over his victim, and raising his hands to God in a prayer of thanks, passes away, satisfied that his people have been avenged.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Sloman | Director |
| Julian La Mothe | Writer |
| Wilbert Melville | Writer |
| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Edward Sloman | |
| Adda Gleason | |
| Francelia Billington | |
| Adelaide Bronti |
