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  • Man and Morality (1916)
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Man and Morality (1916)
Short | Short, Drama
Harry Anstruther. a wealthy young businessman, is much in love with Rosemary Trent, who reciprocates his affection. During a yachting trip given by Harry to a party of friends he proposes to Rosemary. She tells him that before she can ...See moreHarry Anstruther. a wealthy young businessman, is much in love with Rosemary Trent, who reciprocates his affection. During a yachting trip given by Harry to a party of friends he proposes to Rosemary. She tells him that before she can accept his proposal he must know of her earlier life, as he had repeatedly made the statement that the girl of his choice must be above all suspicion and free from any taint of scandal. Rosemary is the daughter of a retired army officer and when quite young she had been infatuated with a dashing Lieutenant in the regiment her father commanded. She had pledged her troth to the young officer and when he asked her father for her hand, consent was refused. With youthful indiscretion they eloped together to a distant city, where they take rooms in a hotel. The suitor goes in search of a minister to perform the ceremony, while Rosemary makes ready for her coming marriage. On his way back to the hotel, the Lieutenant is killed by the stray bullet fired at a policeman by a fleeing burglar. This unfortunate accident blighted her life and it was years before she was reconciled to her father. After hearing his sweetheart's story Harry withdraws his proposal, although he still loves her deeply. The next day at the office he tells his business associates that he has to go away for his health and in an effort to forget Rosemary takes charge of the branch house in the Philippines. Arriving at the headquarters in a native village far in the interior of the islands he finds that with the exception of the branch manager, John Stanton, he is the only white man within miles. The enervating surroundings combined with his despair over his shattered romance make him take to drinking to excess. Stanton tries to save Harry, but the latter refuses to heed the words of his companion. When Stanton returns to the States he leaves Harry behind. Mizi, a native dancer, attracts his attention and he takes an interest in her. This native bears a striking resemblance to Rosemary, which fact impresses Harry. His irregular life has wrought many sharp changes in him and he begins to show signs of debauchery. The dancing girl is constantly in attendance upon him, which arouses the jealousy of her native lover, Toto, who kills her during a quarrel. In the meantime Stanton has arrived in New York. While attending a reception he recognizes Rosemary from a photograph of her he had seen in Harry's possession. He seeks an introduction and tells her of Harry and the life he is leading. He says that she can still save him if she will go to the Philippines. Rosemary sets out to try to save Harry. She reaches his quarters to find him in the throes of a delirium, but when he recovers he finds her at his side and seeks forgiveness. They plan to return home and make up for the happiness they have lost. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Harry Myers
Writers
Louis Leon Hall (scenario) | Harry Myers (story)
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Updated Jan 12, 1916
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Jan 12, 1916 (United States)

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