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The Calling of Louis Mona (1913)
Short | Drama, Short

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The Calling of Louis Mona (1913)

Short | Drama, Short

Louis Mona is left to the care of the monks of the monastery of San Luis, who have brought him up with love and care. Louis, who is devoted to his surroundings, and who knows nothing of the great outside world, and who has no great desire ...See moreLouis Mona is left to the care of the monks of the monastery of San Luis, who have brought him up with love and care. Louis, who is devoted to his surroundings, and who knows nothing of the great outside world, and who has no great desire to learn about it in person, desires to join the order, but there is a rule that cannot be overlooked. He must do as others have done and travel for a year in the world in order to determine whether he really wants to become a monk. At the end of the twelve months he can be received into the walls of the monastery by applying at the gate at a given hour. In the chapel Louis kneels to receive the blessing of the good old prior, and the monks present him with gifts of food, money and clothes and bid him farewell. Louis, nervous of the venture, changes his garb and finds himself without the walls of his refuge, free to do his own will. He wanders on until he comes to a place where the roads cross. Which way to take? He decides the question by casting a leaf in the air and seeing which road it blows to. He is satisfied, but before proceeding he sits and rests and eats frugally. A handsome automobile comes to a stop nearby. There is trouble which has to be remedied. A beautiful young woman, wise in the ways of the world, gets out, and seeing the good looking boy, sits by him and talks to him. She learns his history and finally persuades him to accompany her. He goes to the great city with her. She gives him an introduction to her brother, who gives him a position in his banking establishment. The ways of the world appeal to Louis. Ho succumbs easily to the pleasures which surround him. He visits the girl often and a great intimacy springs up between them. One day be finds her smoking. He begs her not to offend that way and gives her a little cross, which he hangs round her neck. She is much affected by his counsel and commences to forsake her former ways and to lead a life of usefulness. He goes steadily down and down despite her efforts and the callings of his better nature. Finally comes drink and gambling and ruin, a stage where he cannot borrow. He shuns society and his fellows, but the desire to see the girl is ever present. One day he passes a hospital for contagious diseases and sees the girl going in, bent on charity. He sees her do this several times. One day he learns that she has caught the dread disease. He manages to see her for the last time; she dies with the little cross clasped to her breast, and Louis goes away and fights his battle out. He duly returns to the old home of refuge and applies for entrance to the monastery. He is received within to lead a life of holiness and to forget the world and his one big sorrow. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Edwin August Louis Mona Louis Mona See fewer	The Yellow Passport (1916)
Charles Manley Prior of the Monastery Prior of the Monastery See fewer	Uncle Josh in a Spooky Hotel (1900)
J. Farrell MacDonald Actor Actor See fewer	Sunrise (1927)