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A Modern Paul (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

A Modern Paul (1916)

Short | Short, Drama

In modern times there lives a prototype of the disciple Paul. He goes to the mountain fastness and preaches to the rugged people there. One day he comes to a lone hut, wherein is one who, dying, curses all mankind. Paul is so sympathetic ...See moreIn modern times there lives a prototype of the disciple Paul. He goes to the mountain fastness and preaches to the rugged people there. One day he comes to a lone hut, wherein is one who, dying, curses all mankind. Paul is so sympathetic that the man, Joe, tells his story. In a tough dance hall he met the woman and fell in love with her. He tried to lead her from her old life, but his efforts were fruitless. She was too taken up with two others, the thief and the murderer. But when she discovered how base the murderer really was, she listened to Joe's pleadings and went away with him. They were married and a baby blessed the union. The woman soon tired of her monotonous existence. It was an easy matter for the murderer to win her back to the dance hall. Joe followed and demanded her return, but she scoffed at him. And during the darkness of a "twilight dance," the murderer stabbed him. For weeks he lingered in the hospital and when he came out, it was to discover that the woman had left with their child. So then he came to the mountains and finally struck it rich. Paul brings the message of Christ to the dying man and soon has him repentant. He gives Paul the money he has accumulated and commissions him to find his wife and child. The good man turns to the city. He enters the dance hall and starts to preach. The revelers greet him with jeers and throw missiles at him. Paul sinks to the floor, unconscious. During that time the woman steals the money, meaning to keep it for her child, the love of whom is her one good trait. At home the woman gazes at the stolen money remorsefully, but is afraid to return it. The thief oversees this and immediately informs the murderer. When the woman arrives at the dance hall, they demand their share, but she refuses. The murderer vows to get the money, even if he has to kill. When the woman reaches home she discovers that her child has met with an accident and is badly injured. She immediately thinks of Paul and brings him to the child. He exerts his healing power, and soon the child is asleep. The woman repents and returns the money, which Paul promises to keep a little longer. He seats himself in the next room with the money in his hand. The thief and the murderer enter. The murderer lifts his knife; Paul turns and faces them. The woman rushes in to see what is the matter. And then Paul tells them of the Christ; how he came into the world to save mankind; how he saved a woman from being stoned; and of how the thief on the cross won forgiveness. Paul shows them the error of their lives. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Melvin Mayo Paul Paul See fewer	The Death Warrant (1914)
Helen Wolcott The Woman The Woman See fewer	Diane of the Follies (1916)
George Routh The Murderer The Murderer See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)
Allan Forrest The Thief The Thief See fewer	Pampered Youth (1925)
Ben Hopkins The Politician The Politician See fewer	Whither Thou Goest (1917)
Jay Morley The Victim The Victim See fewer	The Little Boss (1919)
Dot Durfree The Woman's Friend The Woman's Friend See fewer	A Modern Paul (1916)