Through Jealousy (1909)
Ella Walker receives a visit from a suitor, who is coldly received, however, as her heart belongs to Tom, her father's secretary, who is secretly in love with Ella, but thinking her so far above him does not dare to show his love. Ella visits the office and at an opportune moment offers flowers to Tom, which he politely accepts and lays upon his desk. Ella thinks herself slighted and leaves in anger. Tom writes a letter to his mother: "My Dear Old Sweetheart I can hardly write. I shall be so glad to see you again. Enclosed hundred dollars, part for the trip, part for your dear self. Let me know at once when I shall hold you in my arms and kiss the sweetest of all faces. With love, your devoted TOM." The mother immediately sends the following answer in reply: "My Darling Tom: Just received your letter. You are the dearest boy on earth. I will be there in ten days. How I long to kiss your true eyes. In haste, with a thousand kisses, YOUR OLD SWEETHEART." Tom receives the letter in his office. While he leaves his desk, Ella enters. She happens to perceive the letter and reads it. Here, she thinks, she has found the explanation of Tom's coolness. Raging with jealousy, she leaves the office. Just then her father comes in. He has bought a new pistol, which he shows Tom. Going back to his desk, he handles the revolver, the trigger snaps and a bullet strikes him in the head. The shot brings Ella to the scene. She just enters the door as the pistol falls from her father's hand and as Tom jumps up from his chair to aid his employer. The ring of the shot brings some others to the scene, two policemen and some employees. Driven by jealousy, Ella accuses Tom of having shot her father. Tom is arrested and placed in jail. The mother arrives and is informed that her son is in jail for attempted murder. She spurns the idea, especially after the letter she received, which she shows to Ella. Now Ella sees her mistake: this is the sweetheart of whom she had been jealous. She confesses to the mother and both hurry to the District Attorney's office, where they explain matters. Tom is given his freedom. Ella confesses her jealousy, the lovers are united, and Ella promises never to be jealous again.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
