The Deceiver (1908)
A singer attired in Shakespearian costume is putting on the finishing touches. He writes a note, gives it to his dresser to deliver just as the call announces his time. In an apparently happy home the husband and wife (and two children) are seen entertaining a party of friends. Unseen by the husband the messenger delivers the note from "Romeo" to the wife, who reads it secretly. Shortly after the singer joins the party where he is cordially greeted by all. He holds a brief conversation with the wife, makes love to her, kisses her hand. The husband glancing in the direction looks suspicious. The scene changes to the theater. An actress is "making up." The door opens and "Romeo" in costume enters, makes strenuous love to the soprano who is desperately in love with him. A call boy announces their time and they leave to do their act. Romeo and Juliet have finished a duet, and are taking a bow; the man lingering a minute, is presented with a bouquet from the occupant of a private box (the wife). He bows himself off stage, goes to the soprano's dressing room, presents the flowers to her, and goes to his own dressing room. A moment later the unfaithful wife enters, rushes into his arms. While, in fond embrace the actress enters carrying the bouquet. She is grief-stricken as is the wife at sight of the flowers in another woman's hands. Both upbraid the man, who impatiently turns away. At this moment the husband, who has missed his wife and surmised her whereabouts, is heard coming. The actress quickly takes in the situation and pushes the terror-stricken wife in her room. The husband angrily enters and demands of tenor his wife. The actress assures him that his suspicions are unfounded and bids him follow. Together they enter the soprano's dressing room where the wife is sitting; explains that she is the one visited, etc. The husband is ashamed of himself for his suspicions, and after a touching farewell leaves. The tenor enters the dressing room, approaches the actress who scornfully repels him. As he departs she falls to the floor in a faint.
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