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  • Test of Flame (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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Test of Flame (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
Mayer, an old New England fisherman, is passionately fond of his violin, a very valuable instrument. He plays it to the neglect of his daughter, Annie, who uncomplainingly does the drudgery of the house. Rand, a young man boarding at a ...See moreMayer, an old New England fisherman, is passionately fond of his violin, a very valuable instrument. He plays it to the neglect of his daughter, Annie, who uncomplainingly does the drudgery of the house. Rand, a young man boarding at a summer hotel nearby, is wandering on the beach. Attracted to the Mayer cottage by the strains of the violin, he stops and in this way meets Annie. A love affair springs up between them and they are married to the bitter displeasure of the father. Later hard luck overtakes the Rands and Annie sends her baby back for the care of the grandfather. He receives the child and she takes the place of his beloved violin in his affections. Annie, herself reconciled to her father, is returning home. The father sets out to meet her leaving the child alone. A fire ensues from the explosion of the oil lamp and the house is burned. Previously the child had taken the violin from the chest and to surprise her grandfather, hides. Mayer and his daughter are horrified to observe the burning house. Mayer makes an attempt to rescue the child, but the smoke overpowers him and he is forced to retreat. Later when they have given up hope of saving her, she returns on the beach and a reunion follows between all the parties. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
George Osborne
Producer
Thomas H. Ince
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Updated Sep 24, 1914
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Sep 24, 1914 (United States)

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