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The Proof of the Man (1913)
Short | Drama, Short

The Proof of the Man (1913)

Short | Drama, Short

Two brothers, Dick and Bill, are in love with Alma. Dick is accepted, while Bill receives his dismissal. Dick and Alma are married. Dick goes to work his claim nearby, and during his absence an old prospector, all in and with a final ...See moreTwo brothers, Dick and Bill, are in love with Alma. Dick is accepted, while Bill receives his dismissal. Dick and Alma are married. Dick goes to work his claim nearby, and during his absence an old prospector, all in and with a final effort, crawls to Dick's cabin and is helped inside by Alma. She notes that he has been dragging a bag of nuggets, which he has tied 'round his neck, the bag having a small hole in it. She does all she can for him and he shows his gratitude. Before he passes away he thanks her and draws a rough map of the location of the valuable vein of ore he has struck and gives it to her. Soon afterwards he dies. Bill has been an interested spectator through the window, and while Alma runs for assistance he enters the house, draws and substitutes a "fake" map for the original one, which he takes with him. When Dick returns Alma shows him the fine nuggets and Dick resolves to lose no time in going to find and record the wonderful claim which is to make them rich. Bill has also hurried off. He finds the claim and knows the discovery is a fine one. He locates and returns to have the claim recorded. His conscience smites him, however, and he is drawn by some strange influence to his brother's home. He looks in the door and sees Alma sewing on some baby clothes. He suddenly realizes that he has caused Dick to go upon a dangerous errand, and determines to go after him. He goes in, and writing a letter, he adds some papers, which he addresses to his brother, and leaves with Alma. He then starts to search for Dick. In the meantime Dick has found nothing but disappointment. He turns back and suffers for lack of water. When Bill eventually finds him, he is all in. Together they start to return, but their progress is slow, for Dick is weak and the water which Bill carried along is nearly gone. That night Bill gets up while Dick sleeps heavily. He sees there is but little water left. He leaves a note for Dick, saying that he has divided the water and has gone. He then starts off, but does not take any of the precious fluid with him. Dick finds the note, but does not understand its purport. He starts out and reaches home. He finds the letter which Bill left, telling him the truth and enclosing all the papers necessary to claim the mine. Bill lays himself down and dies in the arid desert. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Alexander Gaden Dick, the Chosen Suitor Dick, the Chosen Suitor See fewer	The Skull (1914)
George Holt Bill, the Rejected Suitor (as George A. Holt) Bill, the Rejected Suitor (as George A. Holt) See fewer	In the West (1923)
Harry von Meter Norman, a Lost Prospector Norman, a Lost Prospector See fewer	Lillo of the Sulu Seas (1916)
Edna Maison Alma Field, Dick's Wife Alma Field, Dick's Wife See fewer	Richelieu (1914)