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Selwyn, a lawyer addicted to drugs, is sent to prison for five years. Aided by Kimball and McAllister, the man escapes from the penitentiary. Dr. Bell and Bess, daughter of a millionaire, are sweethearts. The surgeon is notified by the police of Selwyn's escape and informed that the man is likely to approach physicians in an effort to secure drugs. While out horsebacking, Bess is caught in a thundershower. A stranger comes to her assistance and offers her his coal. The two ride towards her home. Dr. Bell calls when the storm passes shortly afterwards. In the kind stranger, the physician is startled to discover the escaped convict. Later, because of Selwyn, Bess and her sweetheart quarrel. Selwyn discovers that Bess is an heiress and plans to make her his wife. Bell, perceiving that his sweetheart is fascinated by the drug fiend, warns the man to leave town. By a clever ruse, however, Kimball and McAllister make the doctor a prisoner. Selwyn seizes the opportunity to urge Bess to elope...

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    • Author: Unnis
    J.P. McGowan produces this two-part picture. He also plays the part of Selwyn, a slave of drugs. It is a strong impersonation. Helen Holmes plays the opposite role; her work is interesting. The picture is well made. There are thrilling situations, the escape from prison being especially so. There are splendid exteriors of the South. If the subject as a whole is not over pleasant, there can be no question as to its dramatic quality. - The Moving Picture World, August 15, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    J.P. McGowan J.P. McGowan - Selwyn - Drug Addict
    Helen Holmes Helen Holmes - Bess
    Millard K. Wilson Millard K. Wilson - Kimball (as M.K. Wilson)
    Jack Hoxie Jack Hoxie - Mr. Allister (as Hart Hoxie)
    Charles Wells Charles Wells - Dr. Bell
    George A. Williams George A. Williams - Patterson (as G.A. Williams)
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