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By the Governor's Order (1914)
Short | Drama, Short

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By the Governor's Order (1914)

Short | Drama, Short

Because of his father's poverty, wealthy retired businessman Cyrus Howard objects to Allan Lawrence's attentions to Howard's daughter Ethel. The young people then elope to the city, where they are obliged to live very economically, but ...See moreBecause of his father's poverty, wealthy retired businessman Cyrus Howard objects to Allan Lawrence's attentions to Howard's daughter Ethel. The young people then elope to the city, where they are obliged to live very economically, but they are too proud to ask assistance of their parents, and for a while they are very happy. Unfortunately, Allan loses his position through befriending escaped convict Nolan, and Ethel gives birth in conditions of great poverty. She finally writes her father for help, and during a quarrel between the latter and Howard, she dies from shock. Allan, in a mad fury, attempts to shoot Howard, and is arrested on the charge of assault with intent to kill. Mr. Lawrence cares for his little granddaughter Hope and learns that his son has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Six years later, Hope, living with Mr. Lawrence, is gradually winning the heart of Cyrus Howard, whose home is nearby. Nolan is convicted of another offense and made a cell-mate of Allan's. The two escape from prison shortly after Lawrence has gone to plead with the Governor for his son's pardon. Allan reaches home on Christmas Day but is seen by the village police officer. Howard and Mr. Lawrence, now on friendly terms, have arranged a good old-fashioned Christmas for Hope, with Santa Claus disguise, and all the trimmings. Allan climbs in a porch window; Hope comes upstairs and the officer knocks at the door. Rendered desperate, Allan puts on the Santa Claus suit and Hope finds him. She joyously leads him downstairs just as the officer enters. Everyone is astounded, and seeing that he is trapped, Allan confesses. He is about to be taken back to jail when a telegram arrives from the Governor announcing that Allan has been pardoned. This saves the situation: Allan is at once released and a happy family reunion follows. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Maurice Costello Allan Lawrence Allan Lawrence See fewer	The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915)
George Stevens Allan's Father Allan's Father See fewer	Come Out of the Kitchen (1919)
Estelle Mardo Ethel Lawrence - Allan's Wife Ethel Lawrence - Allan's Wife See fewer	The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915)
Thomas R. Mills Ethel's Father Ethel's Father See fewer	It's Love I'm After (1937)
Helene Costello Little Hope Little Hope See fewer	The Fatal Warning (1929)
Robert Gaillard The Governor The Governor See fewer	The Golden Pathway (1913)
Denton Vane Nolan - A Prisoner Nolan - A Prisoner See fewer	An Enemy to the King (1916)