In the Commissioned Ranks (1911)
Jolly Col. Anderson was a big manly chap, but for all that he was something of a "spooney," and had never lost an opportunity of "dragging a feminine to a hop." Not had gay, pleasure-loving Mildred Denmare ever lost an opportunity of attending one. Still had she but dreamed that the captain spoke the truth when he insisted that their little Edith was really ill, nothing would have induced her to go. But the child had repeatedly assured her mother that she felt perfectly well, and Mildred flitted away happy and content. Surgeon Blockwell had no sooner examined the little one, however, than he sent Private Wells in search of Captain Denmare, who was officer of the day, and instructed him to bring Mrs. Denmare home at once. But so infuriated was the captain at what he considered the mother's neglect, that words passed between himself and Col. Anderson, and but for the interference of Captain Woods, might have resulted in blows. Instantly the colonel summoned Sergeant Kirby, his orderly, and the unhappy father was placed under arrest. Without a moment's delay, kind-hearted Major Miller assisted the hysterical wife to her home. But alas, already it was too late! Little Edith had breathed her last. Shocked at the tragedy, for which he felt in a manner responsible, Col. Anderson sent the captain, under guard, to his wife. Instead of offering her the consolation of which she stood so sadly in need, however, the husband upbraided her so harshly that a separation seemed inevitable. Indeed, as soon as the little one was laid to rest, Mrs. Denmare packed her trunks and prepared to leave. Their mutual friends pleaded in vain; even on the day set for her departure, Col. Anderson called to bring about a reconciliation. Here, he found the couple in a heated dispute over the child's little frocks and toys. But, succeeded, nevertheless, in getting them to promise that each would take half; then wisely slipped into the next room to await results. With streaming eyes and loving hands, husband and wife grudgingly divided their little darling's things. Each held a memory of its own; each was so dear, so precious in the eyes of the bereaved parents. At last her doll, the beloved companion of her childish joys and sorrows was disclosed. Hungrily they reached for the cherished treasure and their hands met. For an instant the couple gazed into each other's eyes. Then suddenly the barrier was swept away! The wife clasped her arms about her husband's neck, while he gently and tenderly soothed her weeping.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Tom Ricketts | Director |
| David Horsley | Producer |
