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The Inscription (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

The Inscription (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

John Bobb and Nell Phelan had been sweethearts long before the war in the South. John wins Nell's consent and that of her father. He is discussing the wedding date when his friends get him to join them in the rush for gold. Nell has a ...See moreJohn Bobb and Nell Phelan had been sweethearts long before the war in the South. John wins Nell's consent and that of her father. He is discussing the wedding date when his friends get him to join them in the rush for gold. Nell has a premonition that all will not be well, but John laughs at her fears, especially when she gives him a written message: "Don't forget Nell." He leaves and promptly forgets her in the greed for gold that takes possession of him. In the meantime, Nell's father is visited by Sara Band, the son of his old chum. Sam is made welcome and falls in love with Nell. As the weeks and months pass by with no word from John, she gradually turns to Sam. John has totally forgotten and is still searching for the will-o'-the-wisp. Finally Sam wins out and he and Nell are married. About this time John strikes it rich and as he is packing up his things to return to civilization, he finds the written message. He still thinks there is a chance for him, even if he has neglected Nell, and goes back to the old town. He finds her happily married and she scathingly rebukes him, while at the same time agreeing to his request for a photo of her in remembrance. She writes on the back the following: "In my great happiness I wish you well." His emotion gets the better of him and he kisses her hand, while she pats his hair in a caress of sympathy. Sam enters and, unseen, witnesses the kiss, the touch on the hair and the pocketing of the photo. Enraged, he waits for John, attacks him at the road house, and gets the photo, then returns to Nell. She shows him the reverse side, and ashamed he returns to John and secures his forgiveness with a return of the photo. Then he goes back to his wife happy and contented. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Edgar Jones John Bobb John Bobb See fewer	Lonesome Corners (1922)
Louise Huff Nell Phelan Nell Phelan See fewer	Seventeen (1916)
James Daly James Phelan James Phelan See fewer	The Road o' Strife (1915)
George Hartzell Sam Rand Sam Rand See fewer	Never Again (II) (1912)