The Broken Locket
George Peabody is a young man who has been giving free rein to his inclinations, the principal one being drink. One might have concluded he was lost, but there was the chance which the hand of Providence always bestows in…
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The Better Way
A David Wark Griffith film directed by , released in 1909.
The Awakening
A confirmed bachelor learns that he will inherit his late uncle’s fortune only if he marries, which he does reluctantly. Shortly afterward he returns to his bachelor lifestyle but realizes he can’t get his wife’s face out of his thoughts.
Tag Day
The custom of young women “tagging” men on the public streets (on a day specially set aside and called “Tag Day”) to secure funds for various charitable purposes is the basis for this Comedy short.
Schneider’s Anti-Noise Crusade
Schneider is trying to write a speech but he can’t concentrate with all the noise around him. During the night, Schneider catches burglars in his house, but when he sees they are stealing all the noisy distractions, he helps them…
Pippa Passes
Pippa awakes and faces the world outside with a song. Unbeknown to her, the music has a healing effect on all who hear her as she passes by.
One Touch of Nature
“A pathetic story of mother’s grief. No more intense emotion can be imagined than a mother’s grief for her dead child. and this Biograph subject beautifully portrays a story of maternal bereavement. It also shows the seemingly cruel workings of…
One Busy Hour
A David Wark Griffith film directed by , released in 1909.
Oh, Uncle!
Harry’s rich old bachelor uncle thinks Harry is still single. When Uncle announces a visit, Harry’s wife has to play the part of the housekeeper so Uncle doesn’t discover the truth.
Nursing a Viper
During the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple’s home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon…
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