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  • The Surgeon's Temptation (1911)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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The Surgeon's Temptation (1911)
Short | Drama, Short
Norman Marsden, an eminent surgeon, becomes engaged to Cecelia West. Marsden introduces her to his companion, Evans, and they fall in love at once. Evans impresses upon Cecelia that it is he whom she loves and not Marsden. She tells ...See moreNorman Marsden, an eminent surgeon, becomes engaged to Cecelia West. Marsden introduces her to his companion, Evans, and they fall in love at once. Evans impresses upon Cecelia that it is he whom she loves and not Marsden. She tells Marsden this and they part. While Evans is driving his auto one day, his car is overturned, and he is taken to the hospital, where it is found that he has a fractured skull. There is only one surgeon who can do the job and he is Marsden. But when he recognizes his patient he pauses for a moment, then goes to work like a man. His life is saved. When Evans is out of the hospital he tells Marsden that he is sorry for taking his loved one, and will leave her, but Marsden, knowing that Evans really loves Cecelia leaves them together for the rest of their lives. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Aug 29, 1911 (United States)

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Charles Ogle
Norman Marsden - the Surgeon Norman Marsden - the Surgeon   See fewer
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Sydney Booth
Frank W. Evans Frank W. Evans   See fewer
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Mary Fuller
Cecilia West Cecilia West   See fewer
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