A Brother's Wrong (1909)
The story of a brother's jealousy. The two brothers of our story, Jack and William, both love the same girl, Lucile, the daughter of their father's lifelong friend and their own childhood playmate. As to dispositions the brothers are opposites. Jack is a happy-go-lucky fellow, full of animal spirits, inclined to be wild, quick to anger, but as quick to forgive and noble and generous at heart. William is delicate quiet and studious, the model of the town and his father's favorite, but a bit hypocritical. Lucile prefers the wild Jack and they have secretly plighted their troth unbeknown to their fathers or to William. Scene I: Both Brothers Love Lucile. At the opening of the first scene Lucile and her father are seated out on the lawn of their home. As Lucile is reading a letter the maid has brought her they hear someone approaching and both rise to greet the two brothers, Jack and William, who have stopped in on their morning ride to pay their respects. As greetings are exchanged the hands of the four cross and Lucile laughingly calls attention to the old saying that such a hand crossing means a marriage within a year. Both brothers look self-conscious at this. Now William shows Mr. Ward some investments he made the day before, while Jack and Lucile become engrossed in each other. Soon they stroll away. William plainly shows his displeasure at this and after a moment begs Mr. Ward to excuse him and follows them. Jack and Lucile soon reach a secluded part of the grounds. Glancing cautiously around, Jack steals a lover's kiss. But here comes William. He sneeringly remarks that he hopes he is not intruding and reminds Jack of an important business engagement. As he leaves, Jack and Lucile follow, butt manage to steal a kiss while his back is turned. Scene II: Lucile Refuses William. Scene III: William's Jealousy is Aroused. Scene IV: William Plans Jack's Disgrace. He sees Jack's coat on the ground. Here is a chance to be rid of Jack as a rival. At first he hesitates. Then his mind made up. He picks up the coat and drawing money and valuable papers from his pocket, he places them in the pocket. Scene V: Next Morning, the Accusation, Jack Disowned. Jack bewildered, but not angry at his father's little faith in him says, "Yes, I will go, never to return." He turns to William, who retreats in fear, then is leaving when Lucile grief-stricken steps forward and holds out her hand. He takes it, bids her a passionate good-bye and rushes away, leaving his weeping father heart-broken and William triumphantly smiling. Scene VI: A Vision of Lucile Turns Jack Homeward. Scene VII: William's Dying Confession. Scene VIII: Home and Happiness. It is the day of William's funeral. His wasted body has been laid away in the family vault. Lucile and her father accompanied Mr. Ward home and now after bidding him good-bye they go slowly down the path leaving the desolate old man standing alone as if too afraid to enter his lonely house where he had hoped one day would resound the merry voices of his grandchildren. As Lucile and her father turn from the outer gate they hear a cry and turn to find Jack beside them. Lucile flies to his arms. In a few hurried words they tell of William's dying confession. Jack's lips tremble for he has always loved this brother of his. Now all hasten back to the house. They find Mr. Ward just as they left him gazing out hopelessly with sorrowful eyes. The future holds nothing for him. One son is dead, the other lost to him by his own rash temper. Suddenly he hears the word "father" spoken softly and turns to find Jack standing before him. With a glad cry father and son embrace. Now Jack takes Lucile in his arms and Mr. Ward extends his hand to Major Crandon, for while he still thinks sorrowfully of the erring son he has just laid away, he sees here the consummation of his dearest wish, the union of their two families.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Sidney Olcott | Director |
