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Near Death's Door (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

Near Death's Door (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

Upon learning that his daughter Helen has secretly married Charles Dwyer, Ford, a self-made man, declares that the boy must prove his metal before he can claim Helen. Charles consents and goes to work in the Ford construction camp, up in ...See moreUpon learning that his daughter Helen has secretly married Charles Dwyer, Ford, a self-made man, declares that the boy must prove his metal before he can claim Helen. Charles consents and goes to work in the Ford construction camp, up in the hills. Charles discovers that Anna, camp waitress, bears a striking resemblance to Helen. Jack, a foreman, loves Anna. The man becomes intensely jealous of Charles. Anna attempts to explain, but Jack declines to listen to her. In anger, the waitress does her utmost to increase his jealousy. The quarrel is patched up, however, when the two meet upon the mountainside shortly afterward. Unknown to Jack and Anna, preparations have been made to blast the side of the hill above them. Just as the immense charge of dynamite is about to be exploded, Charles sees their danger. Shouting a warning to his assistant, the boy plunges to inform Jack and Anna of their peril. Jack watches Charles approach with a scowl. The foreman aims a blow at him. Charles dodges and then knocks Jack down. A terrific explosion rends the air, hurling Anna to the ground. The boy throws himself atop of her to shield her from the avalanche of earth and stone which rushes down the hillside. Ford and Helen have motored out to see the blast. Just as the earth is hurled skyward, Charles' assistant arrives upon the scene and tells of what has occurred. A rescue party is rushed to the spot indicated. Ford and Helen, filled with dread, accompany the men. Shoveling furiously, the rescue party come upon the victims in the nick of time. Hours later, when Charles regains consciousness, the smile on Helen's face and the grip of Ford's hand tell him he has won his spurs. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
George A. Williams G.H. Ford - construction company head (as G.A. Williams) G.H. Ford - construction company head (as G.A. Williams) See fewer	Super Speed (1925)
Helen Holmes Helen Ford / Anna - waitress at camp Helen Ford / Anna - waitress at camp See fewer	The Railroad Raiders (1917)
Charles West Charles Dwyer - Helen's husband (as Charles H. West) Charles Dwyer - Helen's husband (as Charles H. West) See fewer	The Road to Yesterday (1925)
Jack Hoxie Jack Fleming - foreman (as Hart Hoxie) Jack Fleming - foreman (as Hart Hoxie) See fewer	Looking for Trouble (1926)