A Broken Heart (1909)
There is happiness in the house as Madeline and Frank become engaged. Friends come and go; they have a busy time. A theater party meets at Madeline's home; they then go together to the theater where they occupy a box. Many acts have passed, now a young lady singer comes before the curtain. Frank rises in his chair. He is so infatuated with the new star that he has no eyes for anyone else. His intended pulls him down upon his chair, but he does not see her. The theater party is broken up, they go home, while Frank goes back to the theater. Madeline vainly waits for her intended. A good friend informs her of his infatuation with the actress. She will not believe it until she sees with her own eyes the actress on the arm of her intended. The actress in her home: Madeline enters. She tells of her engagement to Frank and how she (the actress) came between them. The actress feels honor hound to make Frank return to his intended even though it may break her heart. She assures Madeline that her intended will come back to her. Madeline leaves. Now the actress throws herself upon the couch, crying convulsively. The actress expects Frank's visit. She dresses disorderly, tells the maid to bring wine and cigars. She puts on a wig and an old wrapper. "Now, let him enter." Frank enters. "Let us have a drink," says the actress. Frank is shocked. The actress plays the part of a drunken girl so well that Frank leaves her in disgust. After he has gone the actress throws off her disguise, buries her face in her hands, sobbing piteously. Frank returns to his intended, recognizing that his love for the actress was only a passing passion. Madeline is happy again while the little actress is trying to heal a broken heart.
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GenresDrama
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
