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The Nightingale (1914)
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Crime, Drama

The Nightingale (1914)

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Crime, Drama

Franti, an organ grinder of the poor districts of New York, has a daughter, Isola, who sings to his street piano's accompaniment. Andrea, a worthless son, and a member of the notorious "Red Galvin Gang," is a great burden on his father and...See moreFranti, an organ grinder of the poor districts of New York, has a daughter, Isola, who sings to his street piano's accompaniment. Andrea, a worthless son, and a member of the notorious "Red Galvin Gang," is a great burden on his father and sister. Nathan Marden, a wealthy banker, is attracted by the wonderful voice of Isola, the street singer, as is his son Charles Marden. Andrea, the worthless son, upon refusal of his continual demand for money, is overheard complaining by the gang, who send his father a black-hand letter, threatening destruction if their demands are refused. Charles Marden, unable to forget the street singer's wonderful voice and attractive appearance, solicits his friend David Mantz, a vocal instructor, to help him find the unknown artist. Mantz locates Isola and offers her vocal training, but her father will not hear of it, and she reluctantly declines. Franti, refusing the demands of the black banders, is killed by a bomb, and Isola and Andrea left alone divide their meager inheritance. After her father's death, Isola goes to Mantz and accepts his offer, not knowing that Charles Marden is interested, and is later on sent to Paris to continue her studies with Jean De Resni. The story of her entrance to the Paris opera stage, the longed-for opportunity and her success and popularity, are cleverly told on the screen. Charles Marden is present the night of Isola's debut. Enthusiastic over her success, he arranges a dinner party in celebration, and afterward, having partaken a bit too freely, he forces his attentions on Isola, and finally brutally tells her that she owes him everything for her success. Brokenhearted on learning this, she moves, leaving no trace. Meanwhile an offer has been received for her for the Metro Opera of New York. Every nook and corner of Paris are searched and she is finally located in poverty, singing at a cabaret entertainment. She returns to America, and at her debut at the Metro Opera House, Charles Marden endeavors to see her. and meets with refusal. His efforts later on are successful, and love shows the way to a happy marriage. Nathan Marden, the father, refuses his permission, but with the coming of Nathan Marden the second, the happy grandfather forgives. In the meanwhile, the worthless brother, Andrea, goes from bad to worse, and having located Isola by chance, demands money. Later urged by Red Galvin, the gangster, they plot to rob the home of Nathan Marden, Sr., who is killed in the robbery. Galvin is arrested, but Andrea, although wounded, makes his escape. He sends for his sister, and she, while searching for a bandage, discovers a scarf pin which connects Andrea with the robbery. Charles Marden suspects the frequent absence of his wife while nursing her brother, and traces her to Andrea's room where, misunderstanding the situation, he denounces her. He takes their son and leaves home, vowing never to return. Later, he reads of the death of Andrea Franti, and learns that he is Isola's brother, whereupon their love returns to build for future happiness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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17 cast members

Name	Known for
Ethel Barrymore Isola Franti - 'The Nightingale' Isola Franti - 'The Nightingale' See fewer	The Spiral Staircase (1946)
William Courtleigh Tony Franti Tony Franti See fewer	Madame X (1920)
Frank Andrews Andrea Franti Andrea Franti See fewer	The Daddy of Them All (1914)
Conway Tearle Charles Marden Charles Marden See fewer	Romeo and Juliet (1936)
Charles A. Stevenson Nathan Marden Nathan Marden See fewer	The Spanish Dancer (1923)
Irving Brooks 'Red' Galvin 'Red' Galvin See fewer	Haldane of the Secret Service (1923)
Mario Majeroni David Mantz David Mantz See fewer	The Valley of Silent Men (1922)
Philip Hahn Jean de Resni Jean de Resni See fewer	The Dancer's Peril (1917)
Ida Darling Mrs. Belmore Mrs. Belmore See fewer	Irene (1926)
Bobby Stewart Nathan Marden II Nathan Marden II See fewer	The Nightingale (1914)
Henri Antiznat Prefect of Police Prefect of Police See fewer	The Nightingale (1914)
Frank Dudley Frank Frank See fewer	The Nightingale (1914)
M. Monet Gazzi Catassi Gazzi Catassi See fewer	The Nightingale (1914)
Caroline French Maid Maid See fewer	Il trovatore (1914)
Mrs. Cooper Cliffe Nola Nola See fewer	The Greater Will (1915)
Claude Cooper Madonni Madonni See fewer	The Unfortunate Marriage (1917)
Ed West Police Sergeant Police Sergeant See fewer	The Nightingale (1914)