The Silent Tongue (1915)
Ethel's uncle receives a letter from his ward. Bob. That after six years spent in touring the world, he is coming home. He tells his guardian that he is tired of the social whirl and of silly girls who do nothing but talk, and that he will never marry until he finds a girl with a silent tongue. Reading this letter, Ethel is at first indignant over the way Bob speaks of girls. She tells her guardian that she wants him to tell Bob that she was thrown out of a boat a year before, and that ever since then she has been deaf and dumb. He promises his support. When Bob arrives, he is greatly impressed by Ethel's appearance, but is astounded to hear of the "accident." Ethel keens up the deception and compels Bob to communicate with her by writing his messages on a pad. Finally Bob remembers having heard that, when certain afflictions are the result of an accident or shock, a similar accident or shock may restore the afflicted one to the normal state. He hits upon a plan and invites Ethel to go out with him for a boat ride. As soon as they are out in deep water. Bob stands up and starts rocking the boat, which is overturned. The moment she rises to the surface, after going under for the first time, Ethel emits a loud call for "Help." Bob realizes that his scheme has been successful and swims with her back to land. Still keeping up the deception Ethel tells him how delighted she is at having her speech and hearing restored, and Bob, assuring her that he is equally delighted at the way the "accident" has turned out, loses no time in gaining her consent to become his wife.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Louis | Director |
| Louise Sydmeth | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Raymond McKee | |
| Jean Dumar | |
| Robert Brower | |
| Guido Colucci |
