The House of Bondage - Cast

The House of Bondage (1913)
Short | Short, Drama

The House of Bondage (1913)

Short | Short, Drama

Aaron Alden, a Plymouth fisherman, lives alone with his daughter, Hope. In a terrific storm Alden is hurled from a mast, where he has gone to furl a sail, to the deck, and receives fatal injuries. Before dying he dictates a letter to his ...See moreAaron Alden, a Plymouth fisherman, lives alone with his daughter, Hope. In a terrific storm Alden is hurled from a mast, where he has gone to furl a sail, to the deck, and receives fatal injuries. Before dying he dictates a letter to his friend, John Cabot, asking him to take care of Hope. Cabot and his wife. Prudence, take the girl into their home and make a household drudge of her, treating her like a slave. Cabot's son, Nathan, returns from England and falls in love with Hope. He tries to protect her and better her condition, without avail. One day Hope breaks a dish accidentally and Cabot beats her. Her cries attract Nathan, who rushes into the house. A stormy scene takes place, and Hope is ordered to leave. Nathan stands loyally by her, and tells his father he will go away with Hope. Cabot, enraged, commands them both to leave. They are married and are very happy when Nathan is taken sick, and is in a delirious fever. Hope fears he will die and calls on Cabot, pleading with him to come and see Nathan, but Cabot drives her away. Nathan recovers, and Cabot decides to accuse Hope of witchcraft. He writes himself a note, which he pins to the door, and then secretes an image stuck full of pins under the steps of Hope's home. When the note is found he makes the accusation and the home of Hope is searched and her supposed tools of witchcraft discovered. She is roughly treated by the mob. Nathan tries to protect her, but is hurled aside. Hope is placed in jail to await trial. One of the villagers suddenly meets a redskin in the woods, and, panic-stricken, shoots him. The Indian is badly hurt, and is carried away by his companions. They decide to attack the village in revenge. That night Nathan removes the bars from the window of Hope's jail and the two dash into the woods. They discover the Indians quietly approaching, and rush back and give the alarm. A terrific battle takes place, and the ammunition of the settlers finally becomes exhausted, Cabot has a keg of powder in his cabin, but none dares endeavor to get it. Hope, unseen by the excited people, goes out through the cellar door and manages to secure the powder. While returning she is shot by an Indian, and Nathan rushes to her rescue, engaging in a hand-to-hand fight with two Indians, whom he kills. He then carries Hope back to the block-house, where she expires. Conscience-stricken, Cabot pleads for her forgiveness, which she grants before passing away. The supply of powder enables the settlers to drive the redskins away. Hope is buried, and a pathetic scene takes place as Nathan throws himself upon the mound, in a paroxysm of grief. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Joe King John Cabot John Cabot See fewer	Smashing the Money Ring (1939)
Ann Little Hope Alden - the Orphan Girl (as Anna Little) Hope Alden - the Orphan Girl (as Anna Little) See fewer	The Blue Fox (1921)
Charles Ray Nathan Cabot - Hope's Sweetheart Nathan Cabot - Hope's Sweetheart See fewer	The Girl I Loved (1923)
Hazel Buckham Prudence Cabot (as Mrs. Joseph King) Prudence Cabot (as Mrs. Joseph King) See fewer	Liberty (1916)