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In the Jury Room (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

In the Jury Room (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Caleb Green, a rich factory owner, cruel and unscrupulous, has caused himself to be hated by all who have come in contact with him. His employees, to his mind, exist only to be driven to their utmost limit, and when worn out, to be ...See moreCaleb Green, a rich factory owner, cruel and unscrupulous, has caused himself to be hated by all who have come in contact with him. His employees, to his mind, exist only to be driven to their utmost limit, and when worn out, to be discarded and replaced by younger and stronger men. Arthur Graves, a young mechanical engineer, who several years previously was in Green's employ, shares the feeling of Green's employees. A champion for the factory owner's victims arises in the person of Dr. Middleton, a well-known surgeon, noted for his philanthropy. The physician threatens to expose Green's flagrant violation of the health regulations in the conduct of his factory unless he reforms. However, by accident Green comes into possession of information affecting the reputation of Dr. Middleton's daughter, and with this trump card defies the doctor to do his worst. The doctor angrily hurls himself at Green, seizes him by the throat, and only the opportune arrival of his office employees saves the manufacturer from serious injury. Dr. Middleton calls at Green's home and tries to obtain possession of the compromising letters, but Green refuses to surrender them unless the doctor agrees to abandon his campaign for the betterment of the factory people. This Middleton refuses to do and a quarrel ensues. A servant enters in time to witness the dispute, but Green orders him away. Middleton soon after leaves the house, but an hour afterwards Green is found dead, and evidence points to the physician. The doctor is arrested and the trial is soon held. Graves, the young engineer, has followed the tragedy with great interest. He is drawn for the jury. The evidence is handed in and the jury goes to its room to decide the prisoner's fate. The evidence is so strong against the prisoner that only one man votes in favor of acquittal. Ballot after ballot invariably shows eleven for conviction and one for acquittal, but they finally learn that the man who is "hanging" the jury is Arthur Graves. Argument after argument is hurled at him, until finally, worn out by hours of questioning, he yields and tells them why he believes that the prisoner should go free. Several years previous when Graves was a poorly paid worker in Green's employ, but one who had placed his employer in his debt many times for earnest and unselfish service, Mrs. Green became ill. The husband appealed to his employer for aid, but Green replied brutally, "Let her die," knowing that unless expert surgical aid could be secured that she could not live. At last the frantic husband went to the greatest surgeon in the city. Dr. Middleton, whose services cost the rich fortunes. The surgeon's wife was seriously ill, but he listened to the pitiful tale of the young workman, and accompanied him to his home. The operation was performed, but the crisis had not passed when a servant arrived to tell Dr. Middleton that his own wife was dying and unless he returned at once he would not see her alive. The doctor hesitated, but the call of duty prevailed over the call of love. He stayed and saved the life of the mechanic's wife, while his own wife died. The story finished, the dissenting juror turned to his comrades. "Gentlemen, Dr. Middleton is accused of a brutal, cowardly murder. Do you believe he is capable of it when he brought my wife from the shadow of death while his own wife died without seeing him?" There was no need for the cry of "No" which burst from the lips of the assembled jurors. Their faces were sufficient. But before a vote could be taken, the door opened and a court officer appeared. "Gentlemen," he said, "the trial is over. The real culprit has confessed." The jurors filed out into the courtroom and there in the prisoner's dock stood one of the dead man's employees, whom remorse had driven to confession. The prisoner is released and the jury discharged. Dr. Middleton. surrounded by congratulating friends, feels a timid touch on his shoulder. He looks inquiringly into Graves' face. "Dr. Middleton," the young man says falteringly, "I want to congratulate you." The doctor presses the proffered hand and passes on, not realizing in the excitement and joy of the occasion that the man to whom he has spoken was one of the jurors who deliberated upon his fate and husband of the woman for whom he made the greatest sacrifice in his power. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Sidney Bracey Caleb Breen Caleb Breen See fewer	The Monster Walks (1932)
Mignon Anderson Dr. Middleton's Daughter Dr. Middleton's Daughter See fewer	The Mill on the Floss (1915)
Arthur Ashley Dr. Middleton Dr. Middleton See fewer	The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918)
Carey L. Hastings Actress Actress See fewer	The Man Without a Country (1917)
Morgan Jones Actor Actor See fewer	What Becomes of the Children? (1918)
Ethel Jewett Actress Actress See fewer	Remorse (1914)
Evelyn Foshay Actress Actress See fewer	Graft vs. Love (1915)
Samuel N. Niblack Actor (as Samuel Niblack) Actor (as Samuel Niblack) See fewer	Kidnapped (II) (1917)
Jacob Ruskin Actor Actor See fewer	The Missing Witness (1913)
Arthur Bauer Arthur Graves Arthur Graves See fewer	The Unfortunate Marriage (1917)