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  • The Bridge of Sighs (II) (1915)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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The Bridge of Sighs (II) (1915)
Short | Drama, Short

Robert Jarvis, a young bridge contractor without contracts, loves Rita Gray, daughter of Richmond Gray, a banker. Gray objects to the match on the grounds that Robert is not able to support Rita. The city of Brockton, where the action ...See moreRobert Jarvis, a young bridge contractor without contracts, loves Rita Gray, daughter of Richmond Gray, a banker. Gray objects to the match on the grounds that Robert is not able to support Rita. The city of Brockton, where the action takes place, is about to let the contract for a $200,000 concrete bridge. Barney Riley, alderman, is in search of a hardup contractor who will come through with a slice of the spoils. Riley calls on Robert when the latter is disconsolate over the result of his affair with Rita. The alderman cheers him by announcing that he will see that Robert gets a contract for the new bridge. The contract is duly awarded to Robert, and on the strength of it, Gray agrees to the marriage or Rita and Robert if the young contractor makes good. The bridge proves more costly than anticipated and Robert finds himself facing ruin if he does not complete the structure according to the specifications. To add to his troubles, Riley at this time demands $10,000 as his share for delivering the contract. Robert blankly refuses. Riley sends the city building inspector to the bridge and the latter tells Robert that he will condemn the entire structure unless the $10,000 is forthcoming. Under such pressure, Robert is compelled to "come through." Facing bankruptcy and the loss of Rita, the young contractor, after a severe struggle with his conscience, determines to insure himself a profit from the construction of the bridge by using an inferior grade of cement in the remaining arches. The bridge completed, Robert prepares for his marriage to Rita. The wedding night arrives. On the way to the church, where Rita and her father are waiting. Robert buys a newspaper extra. The Brockton bridge has collapsed, killing twenty people, and the arrest of the contractor. Riley and the city building inspector has been ordered. Robert sees only one way out. He goes to his office, and before the police arrive, ends it all with a bullet. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Will M. Ritchey (story)
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Updated Jun 18, 1915

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Jun 18, 1915 (United States)

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Ray Gallagher
Robert Jarvis Robert Jarvis   See fewer
Velma Whitman
Rita Gray Rita Gray   See fewer
Henry Stanley
Riley - a Crooked Alderman Riley - a Crooked Alderman   See fewer
Charles K. French
Banker Gray - Rita's Father Banker Gray - Rita's Father   See fewer
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