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The Health Road (1916)
Short | Short, Drama
Stephen Van Dyck's heritage at birth was that of a weakling. His way of living and overindulgence in cigarettes helped further to undermine his weak heart constitution. Daphne Purcell has a sentimental regard for him, but he is compelled ...See moreStephen Van Dyck's heritage at birth was that of a weakling. His way of living and overindulgence in cigarettes helped further to undermine his weak heart constitution. Daphne Purcell has a sentimental regard for him, but he is compelled to share her regard with Tom Stanhope, an athlete. Tom calls on Daphne and impressed her with his handsome presence. While he is waiting for her Stephen arrives with a bouquet of flowers to lay at Daphne's feet. Tom sneers at Stephen's sentimentality. While weak in body, Stephen's spirit is strong, and resenting Toms sneers, the two men are about to come to blows when Daphne enters. She reminds them that "In day of old, when knights were bold, they fought for their lady loves," adding significantly, "to the victor belong the spoils." So her two ardent admirers retire to an open space in front of her window to battle for her favor. Tom has little difficulty in besting the weakling. Stephen is helped to his feet by MacFadden's class of marathon runners, who have witnessed the contest while engaged in their daily sprint. They advise Stephen and one of them suggests that he get MacFadden to fix him up. Later we see Stephen at the office of MacFadden, who tells him that in the first place he must leave off smoking cigarettes. Six months later we see Stephen no longer a weakling, but her thoughts, wondering whether he has recovered from the unequal contest with the brutal athlete, and realizing that it is Stephen that she really cares for. Daphne goes to MacFadden's gymnasium and there finds Stephen has not only fully recovered, but has developed into an athlete. She tells him how proud she is that he has made good, and now admits she was mistaken in bestowing her favor on Tom. As the picture fades out we see Daphne snuggling close to Stephen, who enfolds her in his muscular arms. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Allen Holubar (as Allen J. Holubar)
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Allen Holubar (scenario) (as Allen J. Holubar) (story) (as Allen J. Holubar)
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Updated May 23, 1916
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May 23, 1916 (United States)

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Stephen Van Dyck (as Allen J. Holubar) Stephen Van Dyck (as Allen J. Holubar)   See fewer
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The Health Road (1916)
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