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The Discontented Man (1915)
Short | Drama, Short

The Discontented Man (1915)

Short | Drama, Short

Rodney Blake, a young author, tired of society's artificiality, and believing his sweetheart, Miriam, is faithless, seeks seclusion in the quiet of the country. Still moody, he finds that he cannot write, and he is almost discouraged. Then...See moreRodney Blake, a young author, tired of society's artificiality, and believing his sweetheart, Miriam, is faithless, seeks seclusion in the quiet of the country. Still moody, he finds that he cannot write, and he is almost discouraged. Then one day he sees a scene enacted between three of the primitive people of the mining country. Jim Allen and Pete Barton, young miners, court Mary. She leads them to blows, and Jim the stronger and handsomer, bests his adversary. Mary walks off with the victor. Pete, enraged, is about to stab Jim from behind, when Rodney shouts warning, and is the means of saving Jim's life. Thus a strange friendship springs up between these two different men. Rodney envies Jim's happiness, and one day, when his publishers return his manuscripts with a note that there is the "elusive something" lacking in them he tells Jim that he would gladly exchange his brain for Jim's brawn and happiness. The idea grows upon him, and he finally determines to lead Jim's life for a while. The next day he secures work in the mine. Down in the shaft Pete, still nursing his vengeance, attacks Jim. Rodney runs to Jim's assistance, steps on some matches that Pete dropped, and there is a fearful explosion. Rodney and Jim are brought up, and it is discovered that both will be crippled for life, but Pete escapes uninjured. This is indeed the hour of darkness Jim, big and helpless, his greatest asset, his strength, gone, is spurned by Mary, who now turns to Pete. Rodney sees this, and realizes that he still has something left for the inspiration has come while he reclined alone in his room, and he has written his greatest work. The check he receives brings visions of his book carrying its message to a little family circle, to prospectors in the wilderness, and to young lovers. He thanks God for His divine gift, and then is made supremely happy by the coming of Miriam, who has read of the accident and experienced remorse for her actions. Rodney brings good cheer to Jim by promising to take care of him for life. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
R. Henry Grey Rodney Blake - a Writer (as Robert Gray) Rodney Blake - a Writer (as Robert Gray) See fewer	Twin Kiddies (1917)
Dorothy Barrett Miriam - Rodney's Sweetheart Miriam - Rodney's Sweetheart See fewer	The Brute Breaker (1919)
Lee Shumway Jim - a Miner (as Leon C. Shumway) Jim - a Miner (as Leon C. Shumway) See fewer	Go-Get-'Em, Haines (1936)
Helen Jerome Eddy A Girl of the Mountains (as Helen Eddy) A Girl of the Mountains (as Helen Eddy) See fewer	The Flirt (1922)
Jay Morley Pete - a Miner Pete - a Miner See fewer	The Little Boss (1919)
C.C. Miller Actor Actor See fewer	The Taunt (1915)