Prejudice (1915)
Scandalized by the behavior of their young minister, the officials of the village church, headed by Deacon Pettybone, register a strong protest. Lowell, however, informs them that it is his intention to make the church so interesting that the young people will prefer to spend their time inside its doors, rather than in saloons and dance halls. Byron, the village doctor, who is ruining his career by drink, is attracted to the church because of Lowell's policy. He falls in love with Malvine, Pettybone's daughter. The deacon, however, sternly forbids Malvine to accept Byron's attentions. The church officials are horrified to see their sacred edifice "desecrated" by the presence of the village's riff-raff. Then comes Pettybone's discovery that dances are being held in the church under the minister's auspices. Furious, he informs his fellow officials. In spite of their attitude, Lowell asserts his intention to stand by his colors. Lowell induces the local saloon-keepers to promise to shut their places on Sunday. The day before the minister is to announce this from his pulpit, a riot is almost caused by the rumor that a leper has been discovered in a freight car. Lowell, attracted to the scene, finds the man being stoned. The minister's rage cows the mob and he rescues the victim. Investigation proves the latter to be suffering from hunger. Pettybone and the church officials witness the incident. It opens their eyes to their pastor's character, and they realize just what his work has done for the village. Thenceforth, they are among his staunchest admirers.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Tom Moore | Director |
| Harry O. Hoyt | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Tom Moore | |
| Richard Lyle | |
| Marguerite Courtot | |
| Herbert Conley |
