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The Soul of Luigi (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

The Soul of Luigi (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

In the poor Italian quarter of New York lives Luigi, an Italian peasant and inventor, who is so absorbed in his work that he greatly neglects his wife, Nedda. She is younger than he and fond of pleasure. Not understanding his neglect, she ...See moreIn the poor Italian quarter of New York lives Luigi, an Italian peasant and inventor, who is so absorbed in his work that he greatly neglects his wife, Nedda. She is younger than he and fond of pleasure. Not understanding his neglect, she strongly resents it. Tonio, a dissipated young Italian, makes love to her, but she repulses him. Luigi interests John Graham, a millionaire, in his invention. One night Graham sends for him in a hurry, just as he is about to take Nedda to the theatre. She is hurt and disgusted and Tonio sees his opportunity. Having received a small legacy from Italy, he persuades Nedda to elope with him. Luigi's proposition is taken up by Graham, and he returns flushed with triumph to tell Nedda, only to find a note saying she has gone with Tonio. He curses her and vows to henceforth devote himself, body and soul, to money-getting. His invention is a success and he moves to a wealthier neighborhood. Tonio, after a short time, deserts Nedda. leaving her with a little girl, Beata. Nedda worked day and night to give the child an education. Years pass and riches pour in on Luigi. but they bring him no pleasure, as he has become a man without a soul, a miser. One day, Nedda is ill and Beata out of work, when she sees Luigi's advertisement for a stenographer. After some difficulty, Beata secures the position. Luigi without knowing why, takes an interest in the girl, and his heart is softened. Chance brings him and Nedda together. Dying, she begs his forgiveness, which he readily grants, acknowledges his own mistakes and before she passes away, promises to bring up Beata as his own child. His love for the girl brings back to him the soul he had lost in his love for gold. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Dorothy Kelly Nedda Nedda See fewer	The Antique Engagement Ring (1914)
James Morrison Luigi Luigi See fewer	Captain Blood (1924)
George Cooper Tonio Tonio See fewer	The Unholy Night (1929)
Anders Randolf John Graham John Graham See fewer	The Viking (1928)