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The Smouldering Spark (1914)
Short | 10 min | Short, Drama

The Smouldering Spark (1914)

Short | 10 min | Short, Drama

"A spark of manhood smoulders in them all," so Frederick Miller declares, looking from the luxurious club's window at the unfortunates on the nearby park benches. The other club men scoff, and Miller wagers Duncan that, given a chance, one...See more"A spark of manhood smoulders in them all," so Frederick Miller declares, looking from the luxurious club's window at the unfortunates on the nearby park benches. The other club men scoff, and Miller wagers Duncan that, given a chance, one of those human wrecks will redeem himself. Miller selects Jack Martin, a derelict on life's sea, and gives him a position as butler in his home. Jack's attitude at first is antagonistic, but he begins to change through the kindliness of Miller, his wife, and son Tom, and particularly sweet little Ellen, Miller's seven-year-old daughter. Tom Miller, through bad association, falls into debt, and Miller angrily refuses him money. Tom rifles his father's safe. Jack sees this and wishing to shield the boy and fearing that shock of the truth would be too great for Miller, he assumes the blame when the theft is discovered. Miller, believing Jack hopeless, sadly dismisses him. A little later Jack finds once more a derelict. As he pauses irresolutely before a saloon, he sees Tom within, drinking with some friends. A brawl starts, in which Tom is hurt. Jack enters, saves Tom from further harm and takes him home. Tom, remorseful, confesses the theft of the money, clearing Jack. Jack is warmly thanked by Miller, and once more welcome in their home. Miller writes to Duncan saying, "I win the wager. Our derelict not only possessed the smouldering spark, but he has made a man of my son as well." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Edward Coxen Jack Martin (as Ed Coxen) Jack Martin (as Ed Coxen) See fewer	The Bells (1918)
William Bertram Frederick Miller Frederick Miller See fewer	The Old Maid's Baby (1919)
Ida Lewis Mrs. Miller Mrs. Miller See fewer	Some Pun'kins (1925)
George Field Tom Miller Tom Miller See fewer	Blood and Sand (1922)
Kathie Fischer Ellen Miller Ellen Miller See fewer	Drifting Hearts (1914)
B. Reeves Eason Robert Duncan (as Reaves Eason) Robert Duncan (as Reaves Eason) See fewer	The Adventures of Rex and Rinty (1935)
Ethyle Cooke Actress (as Ethel Cooke) Actress (as Ethel Cooke) See fewer	The Merchant of Venice (1912)