The Slave

A Greek woman marries a struggling sculptor. When he can’t support her and their baby, she offers to sell herself as a slave to allow them to buy food.

A Greek woman marries a struggling sculptor. When he can’t support her and their baby, she offers to sell herself as a slave to allow them to buy food.

A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents’ inn. They don’t recognize him, but noticing his fat wallet, plan to rob him.

A David Wark Griffith film directed by , released in 1909.

A society couple, neglect their young daughter in favor of their social life. When the girl becomes seriously ill, the father realizes the errors of his ways and stays home with her, demanding his wife do likewise. She sneaks out…
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A woman in love with an unsuccessful author tries to convince a publisher to accept his work.

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Mrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. The necklace is stolen, and Mr. Kendrick goes into debt to replace it. The thief discovers it’s costume jewelry, but the Kendricks never learns the truth;…