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  • The Price (I) (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Price (I) (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
When Governor Beacroft lies at the point of death the doctors tell his daughter that the only hope is a blood transfusion. The daughter offers herself. The doctors refuse on account of the nervous condition she is in. She tells her fiancé ...See moreWhen Governor Beacroft lies at the point of death the doctors tell his daughter that the only hope is a blood transfusion. The daughter offers herself. The doctors refuse on account of the nervous condition she is in. She tells her fiancé that state of affairs, but he pleads a weak heart. During this time, a burglar is stealthily trying one of the rear windows. He is surprised by the police and takes refuge under the lattice-work of the porch. After a fruitless search the police leave. The burglar, emerging from his hiding place, opens a window and walks directly into the governor's daughter. At first she is terrified and then regaining her composure, moves toward the table to ring for one of the servants. The intruder pleads with her not to summon help, telling her that he has not done anything and that he will give her his life if she will but let him go. She hesitates and then struck by the worn and destitute appearance of the house breaker, accedes to his request. Meanwhile the police have struck the trail again and have entered the house. She pushes the burglar into the sick room and when the detectives enter, tells them that he is to be used in a blood transfusion to save the governor's life. The operation is performed. After the transfusion the intruder is placed in bed and when the doctor leaves him for a minute, he arises and secures a picture of the girl. Meanwhile, the girl's fiancé has called. The girl asks the doctor to examine him. The specialist tells her that her sweetheart is a perfect specimen of health. Hurt at his lack of courage, she bids him go. She asks the thief what his reward will be. He slowly shakes his head and asks nothing but to depart unmolested. He leaves the house with the picture tightly clasped under his coat, while the girl stands watching him from the window until he disappears from sight. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
O.A.C. Lund
Writer
O.A.C. Lund (story)
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Updated Apr 19, 1914
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Apr 19, 1914 (United States)

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Will E. Sheerer
The Governor The Governor   See fewer
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