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The Chimes (II) (1914)
50 min | Fantasy, Drama

The Chimes (II) (1914)

50 min | Fantasy, Drama

Trotty Veck, the licensed messenger, reconsiders his promise to allow the marriage of his daughter Meg to Richard, after being advised by Alderman Cute that it is a sin for the poor to wed. After his day's labors, he meets William Fern ...See moreTrotty Veck, the licensed messenger, reconsiders his promise to allow the marriage of his daughter Meg to Richard, after being advised by Alderman Cute that it is a sin for the poor to wed. After his day's labors, he meets William Fern with his infant daughter Lillian seeking shelter from the authorities, who have threatened to hang him. The kind-hearted little man takes them to his humble home for the night. Far after midnight, Trotty, seated by the fireside and soothed by the chimes, falls asleep and dreams. His dream first takes him to the belfry of the old church, where the spirit of the chimes chides him for having done something he should not, and endeavors to show that the consequences might be, by picturing the future. In this vision, Trotty sees his daughter Meg living in poverty and acting as mother to Fern's daughter Lil, now grown to girlhood, Fern, in prison for his demonstration against the rich, and Richard, a drunkard from disappointment. Sir Joseph Bowley visits the little home and offers to adopt Lil, but instead mistreats her so that she is compelled to escape, but finally, upon promise from Sir Joseph to free her father, gives herself up to him, only to be ejected in time from his fine home with an unfortunate infant. She goes back to Meg and dies from the effect of her ill-treatment, leaving the infant to Meg, who in turn is compelled to leave her home due to her poverty. Going to the bridge, Meg attempts to end all for herself and infant. At this point Trotty's dreams come to an end. He now realizes that the poor as well as the rich have a right to marry, and hastens to correct his error. This done, he goes to check Fern, leading one of his meetings. Knowing the influence little Lil has on her father takes her and induces Fern to give up his plans. Trotty and Richard are taken prisoners by Sir Joseph's servants and brought before this despot, who instead of compelling Trotty to submit to his terms, is himself forced to sign a document giving the poor their rights. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Tom Terriss Trotty Veck Trotty Veck See fewer	The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1914)
Faye Cusick Meg Meg See fewer	The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1914)
Alfred Hemming Alderman Cute Alderman Cute See fewer	The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1914)
Clarence Harvey William Fern William Fern See fewer	Charity (1916)
Harry Hitchcock Richard Richard See fewer	American Resort
Robert Vivian Sir Joseph Bowley Sir Joseph Bowley See fewer	La belle Russe (1919)
Milly Terriss Fern's daughter Fern's daughter See fewer	The Pursuing Shadow (1915)
Vinnie Burns Lillian Lillian See fewer	The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1914)
William Terriss Mr. Fish Mr. Fish See fewer	The Pursuing Shadow (1915)
Eliza Mason Tugby Tugby See fewer	The Chimes (II) (1914)