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  • The Shadow and the Shade (1915)
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The Shadow and the Shade (1915)
Short | Short, Drama
John Hillman, a banker, is convalescent after a serious illness and is cared for by his wife, Anne. Hillman is told that he may visit his office for a few hours, but must avoid all excitement, for a sudden shock might prove fatal. Robert ...See moreJohn Hillman, a banker, is convalescent after a serious illness and is cared for by his wife, Anne. Hillman is told that he may visit his office for a few hours, but must avoid all excitement, for a sudden shock might prove fatal. Robert Foster desires to effect a compromise with the Hillman interests who control the Consolidated Stores Company. He sees Hillman at his office, who refuses to compromise, and he tells Foster that his syndicate must settle in full by Wednesday noon. Foster, in desperation, remembers that he knew Hillman's wife years ago and resolves to plead with her, for he realizes that it his only chance. He meets Anne Hillman at her home, but she says she cannot help him. As he pleads with her, Hillman enters and shows jealousy. Foster tells his business confreres that with Hillman removed, a settlement cannot fail to be effected. He causes a note to be written Mrs. Hillman, signed by her husband's physician. asking her to consult with him privately regarding Mr. Hillman's condition. Anne Hillman and her maid leave to consult the physician, and Hillman believes that they leave for some other motive. Dr. Harden, Hillman's physician, is surprised when Anne calls upon him and tells her that he did not send her the message. He decides to return with her to her home. Foster has had a profile of Anne Hillman fastened to a window shade opposite the window of Hillman's apartment. A light placed behind the silhouette makes it appear as if Anne were in Foster's room. Spying this profile, the excitement and jealous rage is too much for Hillman, who falls to the floor unconscious. His man servant, conspiring with Foster across the way, phones to Foster that Hillman is dead and Foster believes that his plot has succeeded. Dr. Harden and Anne Hillman enter the Hillman home where the physician restores Hillman to semi-consciousness. Mrs. Hillman calls in Darceau of the Secret Service. He discovers Foster's plot and summons the police. Foster is arrested and Hillman comes to realize that his wife has been faithful through all things. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Edward LeSaint
Producer
William Nicholas Selig
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Updated Jul 19, 1915
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Jul 19, 1915 (United States)

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Anne Hillman (as Stella Razetto) Anne Hillman (as Stella Razetto)   See fewer
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