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The Duel in the Dark (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

The Duel in the Dark (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

John Gregory, district attorney of a large city, institutes a vigorous campaign against lawbreakers of all descriptions, particularly clairvoyants and like characters, who prey upon the weakness of the ignorant. The secret head of this ...See moreJohn Gregory, district attorney of a large city, institutes a vigorous campaign against lawbreakers of all descriptions, particularly clairvoyants and like characters, who prey upon the weakness of the ignorant. The secret head of this worthless class is Sardo, a hypnotist, known for his great powers. In spite of pressure brought from persons of great influence, the district attorney and his chief assistant, Ralph Morris, continue the work, with the result that many prisoners are brought to trial and receive the punishment they deserve. Opportunity favors Sardo, however, for Mrs. Gregory, the wife of the district attorney, narrowly escapes injury in an automobile accident and is brought to Sardo's home to recover from the shock. By the exercise of his powers, he cures her of a headache and also learns that she is the wife of his enemy and resolves to take advantage of it. Florence, the district attorney's daughter, looks with favor upon the suit of Morris, and the latter's efforts are finally crowned with success. Their happiness, however, is marred by the peculiar actions of the girl's mother and, in fact, by the advance information in regard to police raids are given to those whom it is intended to affect. Circumstances compel Morris to suspect the district attorney. In spite of the fact that he has a great personal feeling for him and that he is the father of the girl he is going to marry, conclusive evidence is brought to Morris and he feels that he must choose between his love for Florence and his duty as an officer of the city. He decides upon the latter course and in a strong scene accuses the district attorney of neglectful duty and compels him to sign his resignation. Florence, becoming concerned over her mother's peculiar actions, finally succeeds in getting a confession from her mother, who reveals the fact that Sardo, by the use of his hypnotic powers, compelled her to spy upon her husband and reveal to him the information which has defeated the district attorney in all his plans. The mother promises to have nothing more to do with Sardo, but the man's will power is too great for her and she goes once more to his home. Florence follows and a great scene takes place: the hypnotist and the daughter striving to control Mrs. Gregory. The will power of the daughter and the natural affection which the mother possesses for her is too great even for Sardo, and his control over Mrs. Gregory is broken. The district attorney's innocence is proven, and Sardo is sent to prison. Morris apologizes to the district attorney for misjudging him, and receives forgiveness, as well as from Florence. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Arthur Bauer John Gregory John Gregory See fewer	The Unfortunate Marriage (1917)
Carey L. Hastings Mrs. John Gregory Mrs. John Gregory See fewer	The Man Without a Country (1917)
Florence La Badie Florence Gregory - Daughter Florence Gregory - Daughter See fewer	The Million Dollar Mystery (1914)
Morgan Jones Sardo - Hypnotist Sardo - Hypnotist See fewer	What Becomes of the Children? (1918)
J. Morris Foster Ralph Morris (as Morris Foster) Ralph Morris (as Morris Foster) See fewer	The Secret Man (1917)