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The Battle of the Weak (1914)
Short | 11 min | Short, Drama

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The Battle of the Weak (1914)

Short | 11 min | Short, Drama

Paula Thurston attracts the attention of Wallace Griscom, head of the store in which she is employed. Griscom, a favored suitor for the hand of the aristocratic Selene Mason, considers himself a model young man. Becoming infatuated with ...See morePaula Thurston attracts the attention of Wallace Griscom, head of the store in which she is employed. Griscom, a favored suitor for the hand of the aristocratic Selene Mason, considers himself a model young man. Becoming infatuated with Paula, he promotes her to a clerk in his office, and she, with no thought of harm, considers herself fortunate. Agnes, her roommate, being told the news, has forebodings, but says nothing. Griscom finally suggests that they live in liason. Horror-stricken at the realization of his evil nature, she repulses him, and the following day is discharged. Unable to find work, Agnes pays her room rent, and Paula, rather than be a burden to the girl, leaves their apartment. She is struck by an automobile owned by Harry, the brother of Helene, who is now engaged to Griscom, and carried to the Mason home. Despite his mother, Harry insists that the girl stay with them until recovered. He falls in love with her, proposes and is accepted. Helene, Griscom and Mrs. Mason try to dissuade him from marrying Paula, but Harry is determined. Feeling she is the cause of the strife, Paula goes away, leaving a note warning Harry not to let his sister marry Griscom. Griscom claims the note is ridiculous, but Harry is not convinced and decides to learn the truth. Griscom, fearful of discovery, succeeds by a ruse in getting Paula to an isolated house, where, after she spurns his offer of money to leave, Griscom threatens her. She tries to escape and in the struggle the lamp is overturned and the place set afire. Harry, who has learned of Paula's whereabouts, arrives in time to rescue them both. After the guilty man's recovery, Harry makes him confess his duplicity to his mother and sister, and leave forever. Mrs. Mason and Helene thank Paula for their escape and Harry again proposes to Paula, who gladly consents. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Lillian Burns Helene Mason Helene Mason See fewer	A Florida Enchantment (1914)
Ethel Jackson Paula Thurston Paula Thurston See fewer	Telephone Operator (1937)
Olive Walker Agnes - Paula's Roommate Agnes - Paula's Roommate See fewer	The Battle of the Weak (1914)
Harry T. Morey Wallace Griscom, Paula's Boss Wallace Griscom, Paula's Boss See fewer	In Honor's Web (1919)
Earle Williams Harry Mason, Helene's Brother Harry Mason, Helene's Brother See fewer	The Scarlet Runner (1916)
Julia Swayne Gordon Mrs. Mason - Helene's Mother Mrs. Mason - Helene's Mother See fewer	My Lady's Slipper (1916)