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[A Father’s Crime]
Also known as A Father’s Crime in the USA
(1914) Italy
B&W : Three reels
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was released in the USA as A Father’s Crime by Warner’s Features, Incorporated, in March 1914.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Marius, a young painter, is in love with Irene Lambert, but is rejected by her father, and ordered from the house. Manfredi, supposedly wealthy, seeks Irene’s hand and is favored by Lambert. Irene receives reports from America dictated by her father, that Marius has been killed in a fight with some ruffians. Lambert finally persuades Irene to marry Manfredi. Five years later, Manfredi is in bad straits from gambling and dissipation, and treats Irene and his child cruelly. Marius, who has acquired wealth in America, returns to summer at a French watering resort. He risks his life to rescue a small child from drowning, but cannot save the child’s father, who drowns. The mother of the child (Irene) calls on the rescuer to express her gratitude, and recognizes Marius. After a lapse of time, they are happily wed.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 27 October 2022.
References: Tarbox-Lost p. 207 : Website-IMDb.
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