The Spirit and the Clay (1914) watch online HD

After finishing his day's work in the field, Paul, a young farmer, who lives with his aged father and mother, goes with Marie, his orphan cousin, to an old shed which they have fitted up as a workshop and there sets to work at his clay-modeling. While he is working, Galton, an artist, appears and realizing that Paul is a born sculptor, tells him to come to New York with him to his study. Marie, Galton and Paul tell the aged parents of the plan. They finally consent. Paul proves a worthy pupil and makes marvelous progress. Paul's father writes him to come home, as he is needed on the farm. Marie hears of it and she agrees to do Paul's work and her own too. She finally breaks down, but feels that it is well worthwhile for Paul's sake. Paul returns home successful, learns what Marie has done for him and marries her. They return to his studio in New York, but she quickly declines. Her physician orders her to leave the city and find more suitable climate. She is about to return to her home...