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The Redemption of Helene (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

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The Redemption of Helene (1916)

Short | Short, Drama

Helene Trent lives in a small town and is loved by John Allen. Thinking only of herself and her career, she hastens her father's death and uses her legacy to go on the stage. John bids her goodbye, hoping she will return to him and not ...See moreHelene Trent lives in a small town and is loved by John Allen. Thinking only of herself and her career, she hastens her father's death and uses her legacy to go on the stage. John bids her goodbye, hoping she will return to him and not noticing that her younger sister Mary is deeply in love with him. Helene dances at a banquet and meets a young artist and a theatrical manager. Stuart, the artist, falls in love with her and she accepts his money and attentions. Stuart is soon in debt and works overtime, straining his eyes. A doctor is called and bandages Stuart's eyes and warns him that if he removes them before six weeks are up, blindness might result. During her visits Stuart has come to recognize the sound of Helene's heels in the hall. The manager becomes her friend and features her in a production, which is "tried out on the dog" in Helene's hometown. After trying to induce Helene to return, Stuart receives a stinging letter from her, in which she tells of how she makes fools of men. Opening night arrives. Helene has a talk with the manager in her dressing room. Stuart is admitted to the theater and overhears her declare her love for the manager. Stuart determines to see the man, and tearing off his bandages, he boldly enters the dressing room; a stormy scene ensues. He shows her the letter which she sent him. She goads him into a frenzy; he proceeds to choke her, then throws her to the floor, where she lies still. He stoops over her, and believing he has killed her, rushes from the theater. The manager returns and discovers Helene, just as John and Mary arrive at the stage door. They rush in, discover Helene, and think she is dead until she opens her eyes. John discovers the letter that Helene sent Stuart and reads it and realizes just what kind of a girl Helene is. He tells Helene that she is not fit to be Mary's sister. Stuart becomes blind. Helene wanders all night and finally comes to his studio. Helene enters and unburdens Stuart's mind as to her death. Then he tells her of his affliction. Helene is horrified, then all her womanhood and affection for him comes to the surface and she takes him into her arms. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Lee Shumway Charles Stuart (as Leon C. Shumway) Charles Stuart (as Leon C. Shumway) See fewer	Go-Get-'Em, Haines (1936)
Helen Wolcott Helene Trent Helene Trent See fewer	Diane of the Follies (1916)
George Routh John Allen John Allen See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)
William Spencer Joshua Trent - The Father (as William J. Spencer) Joshua Trent - The Father (as William J. Spencer) See fewer	Peggy Leads the Way (1917)
May Cruze Mary Trent Mary Trent See fewer	The Impersonation (1916)
Adelaide Bronti Mrs. Storey (as Anne Bronti) Mrs. Storey (as Anne Bronti) See fewer	Saved from the Harem (1915)
Melvin Mayo Mose Rosen Mose Rosen See fewer	The Death Warrant (1914)
Ben Hopkins A Millionaire (as Benjamin Hopkins) A Millionaire (as Benjamin Hopkins) See fewer	Whither Thou Goest (1917)