Seeds of Jealousy (1914)
Hardin, a young banker, entertains his rich friends with an elaborate lawn party. During the festivities they hear the strains of the street singers music from over the garden wall; they call the players in, a performance is given. Harding is infatuated with the youngest Italian dancer; he serves them with refreshments, attending to the girl himself. They leave. Some time later, while riding in a taxi, he sees the street dancers again performing upon the street; he mingles with the crowd watching them. He takes out a card and writes upon it. When the young girl comes with her tambourine, he drops the note into it and disappears into the crowd. The note asks for a meeting in his garden that evening. She goes to him; he makes love to her. and she takes it as an insult, but he asks her to marry him. They marry. Six months later he gives a big ball in her honor. She has ordered an exquisite gown to represent Night. He pleads with her to put on the street singer's dress. She does so. At the ball she sees him kiss a masked blonde. She plans revenge, changes her mind and rushes sobbing upstairs to her boudoir. She packs her things and leaves while the ball is still in progress. She sails to London and meets a band of street singers on the street. She joins them. Later a grand opera manager passes, and is struck by her beautiful voice. He gives her his card. The next day she goes to his office and signs the contract offered her. Four years later as a great diva she gives a concert in America. The young banker attends the concert and recognizes her. She leaves the stage trembling. Hardin comes to her dressing room and pleads for her to return. She refuses haughtily. She regrets the decision, however, and hastily dons a simple gown. Next scenes shows the evening in the garden. Hardin sits bowed upon a seat among the flowers. Louisiana comes to him. They are reconciled. She takes her wedding ring from a chain around her neck. He puts it on her finger and kisses her.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| E.D. Horkheimer | Producer |
| H.M. Horkheimer | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Ralph Morgan |
