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  • The Alternative (1915)
  • Short | Short, Drama, Romance
The Alternative (1915)
Short | Short, Drama, Romance
Pendleton and Woodburn are in love with May Van Buren, a woman of wealth and society. Both suitors are apparently well-to-do. Woodburn accidentally discovers one of May's millinery bills while waiting to propose to her. This convinces ...See morePendleton and Woodburn are in love with May Van Buren, a woman of wealth and society. Both suitors are apparently well-to-do. Woodburn accidentally discovers one of May's millinery bills while waiting to propose to her. This convinces Woodburn it is useless for him to think of marrying her on his present income. Woodburn gives up his visions of becoming a husband and leaves Pendleton with a clear field. Then Woodburn inherits a fortune, but his second vision of proposal is checked by the announcement of May's engagement to Pendleton. Woodburn, bitter with disappointment, plans to ruin Pendleton financially. The bride helps Woodburn unintentionally by extravagant demands on Pendleton's purse. May appeals to Woodburn, who artfully arouses her suspicions regarding her husband's fidelity. Woodburn becomes a secret enemy of Pendleton on the stock exchange. Pendleton, on the verge of ruin, appeals to Woodburn for a helping hand. The latter proposes that the two deal cards, Pendleton to have the money if he wins, Woodburn to have Pendleton's wife if he (Woodburn) is successful. Pendleton is forced to agree. Woodburn wins. Pendleton returns home heartbroken. May is trying on some gowns, He enters the library and after a mental struggle writes a note of confession. Woodburn, meanwhile, tells his mother of his victory. She begs him to help Pendleton because the latter's father once saved them from dire misfortune. Woodburn is touched by his mother's pleading and writes Pendleton a note telling him that he will not claim his winning. May discovers Pendleton with a revolver. She reads the note and understands. She pleads with her husband and the two decide to start life anew. Pendleton agrees and the two henceforth are happy. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Arthur Maude
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Updated Nov 20, 1915
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Nov 20, 1915 (United States)

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