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Maria's Sacrifice (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

Maria's Sacrifice (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

Italian workman Candido and his pretty wife Maria are expecting their first baby. Keenly feeling the high cost of living, Maria thriftily takes in Candido's good friend Beppo as a boarder. Becoming infatuated with Maria, Beppo tries to win...See moreItalian workman Candido and his pretty wife Maria are expecting their first baby. Keenly feeling the high cost of living, Maria thriftily takes in Candido's good friend Beppo as a boarder. Becoming infatuated with Maria, Beppo tries to win her from her husband, but she scorns him. Gossipy neighbors arouse Candido's jealousy and his suspicions are confirmed when he returns one evening and finds Maria and Beppo in what his state of mind leads him to believe a compromising position. A fierce quarrel ensues and although his wife is perfectly innocent, Beppo is ordered from the house. Later, flushed with liquor, Beppo attempts to stab Candido, who sees him and, in defense, pulls out a revolver and shoots him. He is arrested and placed on trial, where Maria saves him by giving testimony compromising to her own character, proving that her husband shot Beppo in self-defense. The jury returns a verdict of not guilty. Brooding over his wife's testimony, Candido believes her unfaithful and vows vengeance. Back in their little home, he heaps upon her his long-pent-up fury. Looking straight into his eyes, she then tells him she lied to save him from the law, convincing him she is telling the truth and guiltless of any wrongdoing. With a cry of gladness he kisses the little woman passionately and the two enter the house arm-in-arm, where they are greeted by the cries of their first-born, cementing more firmly the love and trust of the now-happy couple. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
William Humphrey Actor Actor See fewer	Atonement (1919)
Eulalie Jensen Actress Actress See fewer	The Hunchback of Notre Dame (I) (1923)
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William V. Ranous Actor Actor See fewer	Treasure Island (1913)
Carolyn Birch Actress Actress See fewer	Babbling Tongues (1917)
Jane Novak Actress Actress See fewer	Colleen of the Pines (1922)