Judged by Higher Power (1911)
Judging from his friendly attentions toward her, Josie Harcourt is deceived in the belief that Howard Morgan is in love with her, whereas the true object of his attendance is her elder sister, Judith. This is sadly made known to her when Howard purposes to present a diamond ring to his fiancé. In holding out her finger for the ring, as he shows it to her, Josie receives a severe shock when the young man laughingly informs her that it is meant for Judith. She retires hysterically to her room, beset with bewildered and suffering spirits, which arouse thoughts of vengeance toward her rival. Howard's parents are in full accord with their son's choice and therefore extend a visit to Judith's home, bringing their family jewels along with the object of offering Judith the privilege of a choice in them. This presents an opportunity to Josie, who appropriates one and secretes the jewel in her sister's hat. Shortly after their departure, the loss of the jewel is noted and Howard is dispatched in haste to his sweetheart's home in search of it. Apprising the girls of his errand, he is met with a verbal attack from Josie for his supposed insinuation, but which was far from Howard's mind. Further declaring that she and her sister will go to his parents to denounce them as well for sending him on such an errand, Josie reaches for her hat, at the same time handing Judith's hat to her with sufficient force to dislodge the missing jewel. The astonishment of all at its discovery is intense, Judith instantly denies all knowledge as to how the jewel got into her hat, but realizing her compromising position, and noting the cruel expression of doubt in her lover's eyes, she sadly returns his engagement ring, to the secret delight of Josie. Impatiently awaiting news from Howard, Mr. Morgan calls up the Harcourts. Josie answers the call, and in her unnatural haste, informs him of the discovery, and that Judith had stolen it. On the word, a flash of light breaks from the sky, strikes the telephone wire, and with a terrific explosion, blows it to atoms, showering the guilty girl with flame and fragments. Hastily summoning a physician to aid the suffering child, meanwhile employing all available means for relief, she is pronounced incurably blind. Judged by a Higher Power for her sins against her family, Josie makes a complete confession amid the sobbing of the two families, and replacing the ring on her sister's finger, she gently places Howard's hand in that of Judith's and so, out of her own suffering gives happiness to others.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Mark M. Dintenfass | Producer |
