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  • For His Mother (1915)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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For His Mother (1915)
Short | Short, Drama
At twenty Jim Brennon is pretty much of a ne'er-do-well. Coming home in an intoxicated condition, he is ordered out of the house by his father, who tells him he need never return until he has made a man of himself. He goes, leaving behind ...See moreAt twenty Jim Brennon is pretty much of a ne'er-do-well. Coming home in an intoxicated condition, he is ordered out of the house by his father, who tells him he need never return until he has made a man of himself. He goes, leaving behind an angry and disappointed father, an almost heartbroken mother, and a little brother of five. Within a short time, he enlists in the army and finally, helped by the strict military discipline, straightens himself out and stops drinking. As his second term of enlistment is drawing to a close, just when he is looking forward to an honorable discharge, a recruit arrives at the army post. Upon his arrival, he is subjected to some very rough treatment at the hands of the older men, especially by one who has the reputation of being somewhat of a bully. Jim Brennon protects him from this man, and makes it plain to all concerned that he will see to it, in future, that "the kid," as he is known, is not abused. But in spite of his championship, the kid comes in for a great deal of hard knocks and degradation when Jim is not around. One night, long after "taps" has sounded, he gets up and prepares to make his escape, to desert. As he is about to get out of the window, he thinks of his benefactor, occupying the next bed to his. He feels in his pocket for some paper, but finds only a small photograph of himself and his mother, seated together. On the back of this he scribbles a note to Jim, saying that, unable to bear the abuse longer, he is going to go back home. Jim finds the photo in the morning, and is astounded to discover that the woman pictured on it is his own mother. He instantly realizes that the boy he has befriended is his younger brother, and the message on the back of the card tells what he has done. The kid is captured and locked up to await trial. In prison uniform, he is sent out under guard to clean up the barrack grounds. Jim, realizing how the boy longs to be away from the hated army life, and having seen letters from his mother saying how she longs for "her baby" gives the kid a suit of civilian clothes, which he has hidden under a bush, compels him to change his attire, supplies him with money, and hands him a sealed note, tells him to return to his mother at once, and then to get out of the country. Back home, the kid is told what he has never guessed before, that his own brother has saved him. Bidding his mother a fond farewell, he hurriedly leaves to get out of the country, promising to send for his mother "when he has made a man of himself." And at the army post, Jim, returning without his prisoner, pays the penalty of his sacrifice by facing a term of imprisonment to be followed by a dishonorable discharge from the service. But he is happy, notwithstanding; he has done it "For His Mother." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Harry Beaumont
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Updated Jul 17, 1915
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Jul 17, 1915 (United States)

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