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His Obligation (1915)

Directed by William Bertram

Drama · 19m

Young Mary Lehner is deceived and abandoned by Ralph Moore, a manipulative social climber. Mary, daughter of a blacksmith, falls for Moore while he's taking advantage of her father's hospitality. After Moore leaves her pregnant and heartbroken, she flees to the city, faces hardship, and eventually gives birth to their child. Meanwhile, Moore, now engaged to a wealthy woman, experiences a night of drunken debauchery and insults, ultimately leading him to a deserted house where he encounters Mary again. Seeing her and learning of her suffering, Moore finally recognizes his obligation to her and their child. They reconcile and Mary returns to a respectable social standing.

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Cast

Edward Coxen Ralph Moore Winifred Greenwood Mary Lehner - the Country Girl John Steppling Frank Lehner - Mary's Father Lillian Knight Mrs. Lehner - Mary's Mother Lizette Thorne Aline De Lane
M
Molly Shafer Mada De Lane
F
Frank Thorne Robert Harrington

Crew

Director
William Bertram

Details

Release date
1915-06-14
Runtime
19m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
American Film Manufacturing Company