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His Obligation

Jun 14, 1915 · 19m
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Drama

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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
Molly Shafer
Mada De Lane
Frank Thorne
Robert Harrington
Directed by William Bertram

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
American Film Manufacturing Company
Country
US

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