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The Hermit (1914)
Short | 22 min | Short, Drama

The Hermit (1914)

Short | 22 min | Short, Drama

Grace King and her motor party discover a picturesque spot, and a hermit whose masterful personality so attracts Grace that she invites him to lunch with them under the trees and persuades him to tell his past history. 20 years ago the ...See moreGrace King and her motor party discover a picturesque spot, and a hermit whose masterful personality so attracts Grace that she invites him to lunch with them under the trees and persuades him to tell his past history. 20 years ago the hermit, then a wealthy young man, was accepted by his sweetheart. His brother loved the same girl and being of an impetuous and emotional nature exerted himself to win her from his rival. Failing in this, he yielded to an evil impulse, and bribed a ruffian to chloroform and bring her to him. The accepted lover, being warned by telepathy, that the girl was in danger, reached her gate as the masked man was coming out with her. A deadly conflict ensued, during which the lover was beaten senseless. The girl revived; screaming for help, she rushed into the house. The conspirator realizing his own danger in order to incriminate his brother, Jack, placed a mask over the latter's face and a revolver in his hand and then escaped. The police arrived as the young man, with the mask still on, and revolver clasped in hand, was regaining consciousness. Circumstantial evidence gave him seven years in prison. But worse, his sweetheart repudiated him and married the brother. After serving his term and being liberated, he never let his people see him, but left for California, where he lived alone for 15 years. After finishing his story, the hermit shows them his sweetheart's picture and with a startled cry, Grace declares it to be her mother. She tries to have the hermit go with her, but shaking his head he shows her a letter, sent 10 years before, containing his brother's dying confession and plea for pardon, also entreating that his wife never be told the truth. Afterward, with much maneuvering and plotting, Grace brings about a reunion of the lovers. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Edward Coxen John King - The Hermit (as Ed Coxen) John King - The Hermit (as Ed Coxen) See fewer	The Bells (1918)
Winifred Greenwood Lillian Bliss - John's Sweetheart Lillian Bliss - John's Sweetheart See fewer	The Mission Worker (1911)
George Field Tom King - John's Brother Tom King - John's Brother See fewer	Blood and Sand (1922)
Charlotte Burton Grace King - the Daughter Grace King - the Daughter See fewer	Her Younger Sister (1914)
William Bertram Mr. Bliss - Lillian's Father Mr. Bliss - Lillian's Father See fewer	The Old Maid's Baby (1919)
Ida Lewis Mrs. Bliss - Lillian's Mother Mrs. Bliss - Lillian's Mother See fewer	Some Pun'kins (1925)
Josephine Ditt Agnes Learned Agnes Learned See fewer	The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs (1915)
Edith Borella The Nurse The Nurse See fewer	The Man Who Came Back (II) (1914)
Peter Clark Ralph Rome (as Pete Clark) Ralph Rome (as Pete Clark) See fewer	The Trail of the Lost Chord (1913)
B. Reeves Eason Nells Garfield (as Reaves Eason) Nells Garfield (as Reaves Eason) See fewer	The Adventures of Rex and Rinty (1935)
Jean Durrell Actress (unconfirmed) Actress (unconfirmed) See fewer	The Sinews of War (1913)