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Counsel for the Defense (1912)
Short | Short, Drama

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Counsel for the Defense (1912)

Short | Short, Drama

Lynn Charter and Laura Bray are very much in love with each other. Lynn goes to New York City to engage in business. During his absence Laura meets Hammond Gowan, a wealthy man, and marries him for his money. They move to New York. Not ...See moreLynn Charter and Laura Bray are very much in love with each other. Lynn goes to New York City to engage in business. During his absence Laura meets Hammond Gowan, a wealthy man, and marries him for his money. They move to New York. Not long after their marriage, Gowan becomes very cold and abusive. Hammond Gowan has discharged one of his workmen. The poor fellow appeals to Mrs. Gowan and she promises to intercede for his reinstatement. Her intercession leads to the usual quarrel and she unconsciously and nervously handles a paper cutter, laying on the table, which she raises as if to defend herself when he attempts to strike her. The maid enters the room and sees the paper cutter in her hand. The workman returns to his home, encouraged by Mrs. Gowan's promise, only to be driven to desperation by the death of his wife from starvation, and his children crying for food. Rushing from the room in madness, he makes his way to Gowan's home and enters. Reaching the library, he discovers the paper cutter, goes to Gowan's bedroom and kills him. Laura is arrested on the testimony of the maid who saw her with the paper cutter. Laura is placed in jail, held for the murder of her husband. Lynn Charter comes to her assistance and offers his legal services. He subpoenas the workman and at the psychological moment in his cross examination, Lynn leads him to confess his crime. Laura is acquitted. She and Lynn acknowledge their love, undimmed by separation, time and circumstances. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Maurice Costello Lynn Charter, Attorney Lynn Charter, Attorney See fewer	The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915)
Van Dyke Brooke Hammond Gowan - a Rich Industrialist Hammond Gowan - a Rich Industrialist See fewer	Betty's Choice (1909)
Leah Baird Laura Bray Gowan - the Industrialist's Wife Laura Bray Gowan - the Industrialist's Wife See fewer	Don't Doubt Your Wife (1922)
Edwin R. Phillips Giovanni - a Skilled Worker Giovanni - a Skilled Worker See fewer	A Life for a Life (1910)
Norma Talmadge The Maid The Maid See fewer	Camille (I) (1926)