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The Missionary Box (1913)
Short | Short, Drama

The Missionary Box (1913)

Short | Short, Drama

Robert Marsh, a young minister, takes leave of his mother and departs for the ministry of a small town. Arriving he interferes with the town bully, who insults an old man and his daughter, Mary. Robert soon falls in love with the girl he ...See moreRobert Marsh, a young minister, takes leave of his mother and departs for the ministry of a small town. Arriving he interferes with the town bully, who insults an old man and his daughter, Mary. Robert soon falls in love with the girl he befriended. One day he again interrupts the bully as he strikes the old man. Robert finds that most of the people refuse to attend church in tattered clothes. He writes to his mother, calling attention to their urgent needs. She shows the letter to the bishop and together with her society friends they dispatch a missionary box to help Robert. When it arrives most of the contents are found to be old evening dresses, silk hats and other incongruities. The people cannot wear them without being ridiculous. Robert again writes his mother and calls her friends to task for their thoughtlessness. The lesson is taken to heart and sensible clothes sent. The result is that the people flock to hear Robert's sermons, including the bully. Robert, convinced of the worthiness of Mary, proposes to her and is accepted. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Robert Z. Leonard Rev. Robert Marsh Rev. Robert Marsh See fewer	The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Margarita Fischer Mary - Robert's Sweetheart Mary - Robert's Sweetheart See fewer	Molly of the Follies (1919)
Joseph Callahan Actor Actor See fewer	Captain Kidd (1913)
Joseph Singleton Actor Actor See fewer	The Squaw Man (1914)
John Burton Actor Actor See fewer	Huck and Tom (1918)
Mollie McConnell Mrs. Marsh - Robert's Mother (as Mrs. W. McConnell) Mrs. Marsh - Robert's Mother (as Mrs. W. McConnell) See fewer	Bare Fists (1919)