His Lost Love
Mary marries James, after jilting his brother Luke. Mary's sister arrives and soon James is professing his love to her. The shock of this kills Mary and leaves her newborn daughter motherless. Luke offers to raise the daughter. Years later James returns and tries to convince his daughter to leave Luke, the only father she's ever known, and come with him.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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This 1909 short film constructs a melodramatic plot around the contrast between two brothers and a sacrificial love. It relies on expressive pantomime and early close-ups to convey emotional depth within the silent film format.
What lingers after viewing is a concise yet eventful tale of loyalty, betrayal, and paternal duty, where the characters' moral choices drive the narrative forward. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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With subdued lighting, accompanied by period-appropriate silent film music.
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