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Her Adopted Mother (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

Her Adopted Mother (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Edna Ellis, a lonely orphan, is employed by Charles Manville, a well-to-do businessman. Mrs. Manville, the mother of Charles, is a widow who is neglected by her son and who has no other living relation. She lives in an old ladies' home. ...See moreEdna Ellis, a lonely orphan, is employed by Charles Manville, a well-to-do businessman. Mrs. Manville, the mother of Charles, is a widow who is neglected by her son and who has no other living relation. She lives in an old ladies' home. Edna is more than ordinarily attractive and appeals strongly to her employer. But his efforts at further acquaintance are continually rebuffed, the girl feeling intuitively that his intentions are not good. A type of woman who does not "mix" with others, she becomes exceedingly lonely and in a fit of despondency, pours out her heart-ache to her only close friend, Mrs. Wilson, a director of the old ladies' home. After unfolding the secret of her loneliness, Mrs. Wilson recalls a little old lady who is especially unhappy in the home. She proposes that Edna adopt the little old lady. Mrs. Manville demurs, but is finally persuaded to try the experiment. Mrs. Wilson brings her to Edna's apartment and places her in a big rocker with her knitting in her lap. As the hour for Edna's return draws near, Mrs. Wilson quietly leaves. A few minutes later the girl opens her door. Before her sits a little old lady, placidly knitting. It is like a vision of her mother long since passed away. With a stifled sob, she runs to the rocker and throwing her arms about the little woman, kneels at her side. The experiment is a success. Mrs. Manville remains with Edna, who is happier than she has been for months. Her changed manner even affects her employer, whose attitude toward her seems different, though he is more persistent than ever in his attentions. Finally, after pleading with her to be allowed to call, she consents. As he enters the apartment, he sees a little old lady. He moves closer. A cry of joy and Charles takes his mother into his arms. Explanations follow and the story fades out, leaving the possibility of a romance to the imagination. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Edna Maison Edna Ellis Edna Ellis See fewer	Richelieu (1914)
Ray Gallagher Charles Manville Charles Manville See fewer	The Prisoner's Story (1912)
May Bensen Mrs. Manville (as Mother Benson) Mrs. Manville (as Mother Benson) See fewer	Mother (I) (1913)
Beatrice Van Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Wilson See fewer	The Black Box (1915)