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The Quality of Mercy (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

The Quality of Mercy (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Ill and destitute, Harry Van Courtland, the wayward son, appeals to his father for aid, but Jacob Van Courtland is of a stern, unforgiving nature, and the letter is returned unopened. Van Courtland is known as "The King of the Tenements" ...See moreIll and destitute, Harry Van Courtland, the wayward son, appeals to his father for aid, but Jacob Van Courtland is of a stern, unforgiving nature, and the letter is returned unopened. Van Courtland is known as "The King of the Tenements" because of the large number owned by him. His secretary, Bratton Powers, is in love with Courtland's daughter, Eileen, but the "King" frowns upon the match. Eileen does what she can, personally, to relieve the suffering of the tenement dwellers. On one of her rounds she finds her brother. She appeals to her father for forgiveness and aid, but he flatly refuses both. Then Eileen, without her father's knowledge, sells her necklace. Van Courtland learns that some of his tenements, due to be condemned, may be saved through political influence, and he sends Bratton with a letter to Gantling, enclosing a large check as a bribe. His daughter happens to see the letter. Courtland discovers the loss of the necklace, and when Powers, unable to see Gantling, returns, he is arrested and accused of stealing the necklace. The paste jewels which Eileen had ordered made and asked Powers to get for her, and the bribe letter are found in his possession, but keeps silent. Courtland claims the letter, but the policeman informs him all articles found must go to headquarters. Eileen whispers to her father that unless he rebuilds his tenements and consents to her marriage with Powers she will see that the letter goes to headquarters. Van Courtland promises, but angrily orders Eileen and Powers from his house. Eileen, however, gains his forgiveness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Antonio Moreno Bratton Powers - Van Cortland's Personal Secretary Bratton Powers - Van Cortland's Personal Secretary See fewer	Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Edith Storey Eileen Van Cortland - the Daughter Eileen Van Cortland - the Daughter See fewer	The Christian (1914)
S. Rankin Drew Harry Van Cortland - the Son (as Sidney Rankin Drew) Harry Van Cortland - the Son (as Sidney Rankin Drew) See fewer	The Belle of the Season (1917)
Frank Currier Jacob Van Cortland - the Father Jacob Van Cortland - the Father See fewer	Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Charles Eldridge Actor Actor See fewer	As You Like It (1912)
Anders Randolf Actor Actor See fewer	The Viking (1928)
Minnie Storey Actress Actress See fewer	C.O.D. (1914)