Lola the Rat (1914)
Carlo, the head of a gang of crooks, ill-treats and bullies his Italian waitress Lola, nicknamed "The Rat." Dr. Chester, a young philanthropist-doctor, overhears Lola's cries when Carlo tries to force her to work when she is ill, and interferes. Finding that she has a high fever, he has her sent to a hospital and, becoming suspicious of Carlo, he has the police watch him and his gang. Lola is very grateful to the young doctor and gradually learns to love him. He does not notice this, but he decides to interest his fiancée Amy Thornton in Lola. He introduces them when Lola is better, and Amy offers to find work for her, but Lola's secret jealousy prompts her to refuse. She returns to the Italian quarters and obtains work in a laundry there. Meanwhile, Carlo and his gang are being harassed by the police's close surveillance and they plan revenge on Chester, whom they feel certain is the cause of their trouble. Lola happens to overhear them faking up a message for the doctor, saying that Lola is very ill and needs him. She attempts to warn the doctor but, realizing she will arrive too late, goes to police headquarters and obtains assistance. She leads the officers to the meeting place, where they find the gang threatening Chester with torture to force a huge ransom from him. As the police break in, Carlo shoots Lola before he is overpowered. The rest of the gang are arrested, and Chester released. He does all possible for the dying girl, but her wound proves fatal, and she dies happy in the knowledge that she has given her life for the man she loved.
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GenresDrama
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Maurice Costello | Director |
| Robert Gaillard | Director |
| W.A. Tremayne | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Maurice Costello | |
| Estelle Mardo | |
| Thomas R. Mills | |
| Robert Gaillard |
