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  • The Worth of a Man (1912)
  • Short | Drama, Short
The Worth of a Man (1912)
Short | Drama, Short
When Arthur Severn went up to his university the fact that he was a hunchback brought him into ridicule at the hands of his fellow students. The gentle commiserations of Elsie Woodward, the president's daughter, alleviated his sufferings ...See moreWhen Arthur Severn went up to his university the fact that he was a hunchback brought him into ridicule at the hands of his fellow students. The gentle commiserations of Elsie Woodward, the president's daughter, alleviated his sufferings to some extent, but the glaring fact remained that he was generally despised for his deformity. But he stuck to his work and became a successful surgeon with a hospital position. Chance threw Elsie in his way as a patient. She was taken to the very hospital where he was at work. A difficult operation had to be performed on the girl and to Arthur Severn was assigned the duty. He had almost completed his task when the hospital took fire. His assistants sought safety in flight, but Arthur coolly and bravely stuck to his work, defying flames and smoke and when he had finished the operation bore the unconscious girl to a place of safety. Her life had been saved in a double sense. But Arthur suffered for his heroism. He was burnt and disfigured. The man met his reward, however. Elsie's father placed her hand in that of the young hero who had saved her life. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Writer
C.B. Hoadley
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Carl Laemmle
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Updated Jan 25, 1912
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Jan 25, 1912 (United States)

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Harry A. Pollard
Arthur Severn - a Young Hunchbacked Surgeon Arthur Severn - a Young Hunchbacked Surgeon   See fewer
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Margarita Fischer
Elsie Woodward - Arthur's Sweetheart Elsie Woodward - Arthur's Sweetheart   See fewer
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