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Judge Stevens, of the Supreme Court, was a jurist of the highest type, and a devoted father. He was a widower, wholly engrossed in his pretty daughter, Mary. The girl had many suitors, but ... See full summary
Judge Stevens, of the Supreme Court, was a jurist of the highest type, and a devoted father. He was a widower, wholly engrossed in his pretty daughter, Mary. The girl had many suitors, but seemed to regard them all merely as friends, for love had not yet come into her life. The butler in the Stevens' home was a young man who had enjoyed a considerable education and was far superior to the majority of people in his station of life. Mary Stevens regarded him as a well-trained servant, but the butler, realizing fully the hopelessness of his position, fell in love with his employer's daughter. He told no one of his passion, but the judge accidentally learned of his regard and scornfully dismissed him. Then the father, to his surprise and indignation, discovered that his daughter had begun to look upon the manly young servant with favor. The judge dined at his club one evening, and while enjoying an after supper chat with friends was summoned to the phone. The call was from his house, and ...

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    • Author: Ger
    Slight but effectively pictured and made impressive, this little story gives good entertainment and will be liked. The father of a very pretty girl finds that his butler is in love with her and discharges him. That night a burglar breaks in and the lackey heroically saves her from the vengeance of the crook (her father is judge and had sentenced him). Later the father wants to shake hands with him, but he proudly tells him that he is a lackey and goes out. There is more than mere sentiment in this picture. It is a fine bit of picture making. - The Moving Picture World, January 31, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    Lamar Johnstone Lamar Johnstone - The Butler
    Francelia Billington Francelia Billington - Mary Stevens - the Judge's Daughter
    Andrew Robson Andrew Robson - Judge Stevens
    William Nigh William Nigh - The Escaped Prisoner
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