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The Heart of John Barlow
(1911) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Francis Boggs
Cast: Sydney Ayres [John Barlow], George Hernandez [John Barlow Sr.], Herbert Rawlinson [Paul Drew], Betty Harte [Lucy Barlow], Baby Lillian Wade [Little Lillian Barlow], Frank Wade [Little Frank Barlow], [?] Tom Santschi?
The Selig Polyscope Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Produced by William N. Selig. / Released 8 September 1911. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? John Barlow, the captain of a fishing schooner, returning home, is surprised at the cool reception given him by his wife, who has been receiving the attentions of Paul Drew, during his absence. Their two children, hunting for candy, incidentally knock down their mother’s handbag, which is opened by the fall. A slip of paper, bearing the message: “We will leave together tomorrow morning,” written by Paul to John’s wife, is picked up by him. He is terribly distressed at his wife’s actions, but patiently awaits the outcome. Paul is caught by John taking money from the safe, and is unceremoniously dragged to his home. The men are interrupted by a knock at the door, and John pushes Paul into a closet. The visitor is Mrs. Barlow, who, becoming impatient tor Paul, goes to her home. She is reprimanded by her husband, and is overcome with shame at the sight of Paul. John, who loves his wife dearly, forgives her.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Children
Listing updated: 7 January 2025.
References: Lahue-Selig p. 71 : Website-IMDb.
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