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  • The Light That Failed (II) (1912)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Light That Failed (II) (1912)
Short | Short, Drama
Melvin Brooks, first officer of an ocean liner, falls in love with Betty, the daughter of John Sterling, an aged lighthouse keeper, who is opposed to Betty's getting married, reasoning that she should stay with him for the few years of his...See moreMelvin Brooks, first officer of an ocean liner, falls in love with Betty, the daughter of John Sterling, an aged lighthouse keeper, who is opposed to Betty's getting married, reasoning that she should stay with him for the few years of his life remaining. Melvin's steamer is ready to sail and at their trysting place near the lighthouse he meets Betty to say farewell. The old man from his conning tower sees them embrace and flies into a rage that verges upon insanity. He vows to be revenged upon the man who is trying to take his daughter away. Knowing Melvin's steamer depends upon his light to guide it safely past the reef, he shatters the lens with a blow. Betty tries to save the steamer, but her efforts are unavailing. Hurrying to the station she warns the life savers, who rig up their breeches buoy and save all hands in a scene which is very realistic and extremely exciting. Brooks is the last one to leave the sinking steamer and when he reaches the land he falls exhausted into the arms of Betty. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Nov 16, 1912
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Nov 16, 1912 (United States)

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Jack W. Johnston primary photo
Jack W. Johnston
Melvyn Brooks Melvyn Brooks   See fewer
The Land of Promise (1917)
Betty Gray primary photo
Betty Gray
Betty Sterling Betty Sterling   See fewer
His Last Dollar (1914)
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