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  • The Invisible Foe (1913)
  • Short | 10 min | Short, Drama
The Invisible Foe (1913)
Short | 10 min | Short, Drama
Mary and Billy are sweethearts. Mary's father, Mr. Stanley, suspects that Billy might be a victim of the drug habit. Attempting to master his craving, Billy abstains from the drug. When he's invited to dinner at the Stanleys', Stanley ...See moreMary and Billy are sweethearts. Mary's father, Mr. Stanley, suspects that Billy might be a victim of the drug habit. Attempting to master his craving, Billy abstains from the drug. When he's invited to dinner at the Stanleys', Stanley notices his nervousness and decides to call upon him at his office and learn the truth. The next day, Billy's desire for the drug becomes so intense that the moment his employees leave the office, he brings out his hypodermic. Stanley and Mary arrive in time to see Billy about to take the drug. They discover his terrible habit. Mary's love for Billy is so great that she resolves to help him win his fight. The boy is taken home. Mary and her father promise to call to see him that night. Several hours later, Billy's desire for the drug is so great that he struggles desperately with his servant to get at the box lying on his dresser. Stanley and Mary arrive and help subdue him. Mary pleads with Billy and once again implants within him the resolve to conquer the habit. The following day, Mary sends her sweetheart a rose. When his craving causes him untold agony. Billy clutches the flower. It typifies the girl he loves and exerts a soothing influence over him. Several months pass by. Each day Mary sends Billy a fresh rose. His craving grows weaker and at last Billy knows he has conquered his invisible foe. With joy in his heart, Billy breaks the news to Mary and wins her for his wife. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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George Melford
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Updated Dec 13, 1913
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Dec 13, 1913 (United States)

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Carlyle Blackwell
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Louise Glaum
Mary Stanley - Billy's Sweetheart Mary Stanley - Billy's Sweetheart   See fewer
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Raymond Hadley
Mr. Stanley - Mary's Father (as R.C. Hadley) Mr. Stanley - Mary's Father (as R.C. Hadley)   See fewer
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