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  • A Timely Rescue (1912)
  • Short | Crime, Drama, Short
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A Timely Rescue (1912)
Short | Crime, Drama, Short

Kenneth Marsdon falsifies the books of his employer, James Ferris. The discrepancy is discovered. Marsdon accuses John Blackburn, his fellow clerk and rival for the hand of Ruth Ferris. John is discharged and immediately enlists in the ...See moreKenneth Marsdon falsifies the books of his employer, James Ferris. The discrepancy is discovered. Marsdon accuses John Blackburn, his fellow clerk and rival for the hand of Ruth Ferris. John is discharged and immediately enlists in the English Army. Shortly after this, Blackburn shows his real character. He drinks and becomes insolent to Mr. Ferris, who is obliged to discharge him, a friend persuades him to join the army and he goes in the same regiment with Blackburn to South Africa in the Boer War. Blackburn is mortally wounded and left to die upon the battlefield. Kenneth hears that he is among the missing. His conscience asserts itself and he hastens to the rescue of the man whom he has so grossly betrayed. In the rescue of Blackburn, Marsdon has been fatally wounded. On his deathbed he makes a confession of his perfidy. After the war Blackburn returns to England and delivers Marsdon's confession to Ferris. He is greatly shocked by the villainy of the man whom he had trusted. He acknowledges his mistake and he employs the wronged man. Ruth, who is present, rushes to the arms of her sweetheart. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Jan 31, 1912 (United States)

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Harry T. Morey
Kenneth Marsdon - the Dishonest Employee Kenneth Marsdon - the Dishonest Employee   See fewer
Alec B. Francis
James Ferris - the Employer James Ferris - the Employer   See fewer
Carolyn Birch
Ruth Ferris - Kenneth's Sweetheart Ruth Ferris - Kenneth's Sweetheart   See fewer
Robert Gaillard
John Blackburn - the Innocent Clerk John Blackburn - the Innocent Clerk   See fewer
Hal Wilson
Actor (as Harold Wilson) Actor (as Harold Wilson)   See fewer
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