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The Other Girl
(1914) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by E.H. Calvert
Cast: Francis X. Bushman [Frank Dixon], Ruth Stonehouse [Ruth Thomas], Mrs. E.H. Calvert (Lillian Drew) [Alice], Helen Dunbar [Frank’s mother], Clara Smith [Ruth’s mother], Eleanor Kahn [Elsie]
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 20 February 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Romance.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? A bright man, a splendid son, was in love with a simple deserving girl. His mother lorded it over him and all since he could remember, but that was her privilege, even more, it was her duty. However, he was surprised when she blighted his one right. She offered serious objection to the little lass and strongly favored another girl, and went so far as to make the little girl feel she was not wanted. Hearts began to ache. He proposed. She asked for time until tomorrow. But mother was so determined on winning her point that even the air was unpleasant to breathe. So he wrote to the little girl. In the note he told of his suffering and of the peace his heart craved. He requested an immediate answer by return note. She answered it, writing that she would be waiting with her answer at the gate at eight. His mother suspected, intercepted the note, hid it in the pocket of her house gown. Eight o’clock came and went, but he did not come; in disappointment she suffered. An answer to his note did not reach him. He decided he was being toyed with, however, all was sadness. She went away; we found her with the Salvation Army. He gave every minute to his business trying to forget. She entered into the good work of her associates; she was dull, her spirit gone. Bright eyes grew dim, soft cheeks grew pale and her lovely form was fast fading away into the tomb. Those about her worried; but no one could tell the cause. Until one day a large collection of clothes was brought to the army headquarters. She assisted in sorting them for repairs and distribution among the poor. One of the old house gowns caught her eye; she admired it and impulsively put her hand into the pocket, and there found the note and realized it was never delivered. They thought she was dying as she lay with the note clasped in her hand tightly. On the day he was to marry the girl, his presence was necessary at the army headquarters because of a real estate deal. He saw her; she recognized him, no one could explain her illness. She showed the note and then the gown he was stunned. Then he understood, and all ends happily.
Reviews: [The Moving Picture World, 7 March 1914, page ?] A two-reel number featuring Francis X. Bushman and Ruth Stonehouse. The ambitious mother intercepts the note from the girl her son loves. An estrangement results and she tries to make a match between her son and another girl. The scenes in the Salvation Army headquarters, when the first girl finds her undelivered note in an old dress, are very touching. The photography is smooth and pleasing, but a little dark at times. A good story of an interrupted love affair, with a happy ending.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 15 April 2024.
References: Website-IMDb.
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