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  • The Forbidden Way (1912)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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The Forbidden Way (1912)
Short | Drama, Short
Mountaineer Jeff has an argument with his neighbor Creed over the boundary between their lands. Jeff hires a surveyor, Graham, to survey the boundary line. Creed is not satisfied with the decision, and after a quarrel he shoots Jeff and ...See moreMountaineer Jeff has an argument with his neighbor Creed over the boundary between their lands. Jeff hires a surveyor, Graham, to survey the boundary line. Creed is not satisfied with the decision, and after a quarrel he shoots Jeff and carries him to his cottage, where Jeff's beautiful wife Judith cares for her wounded husband. When he recovers, Jeff shows plainly that he is tired of Judith. Graham's heart goes out to the woman so neglected and hurt, and before long he falls in love with her and she reciprocates his affection. He reads to her, but she realizes that they are drifting too close to the forbidden way, so she sends Graham away. He decides to return to the city, and writes Judith a note telling her of this. This note makes her realize the loneliness of her life after Graham is gone and, without stopping to consider, she rushes out of the cabin. She begs him to take her away with him. Meantime Jeff has returned and, missing his wife and finding the note, he starts after her, finding her in Jeff's cabin. He accuses her and the surveyor starts toward them. At this second Creed passing by sees his old enemy through the window and, raising his gun, levels it at Jeff. Graham sees him and just has time to push Jeff out of the way and receives the bullet in his own body. He falls to the ground dying. He begs Jeff to allow Judith to kiss him just once. Jeff consents and the woman kneels beside the man she loves and presses a kiss on his lips. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Jun 22, 1912
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Jun 22, 1912 (United States)

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Henry B. Walthall's primary photo
Henry B. Walthall
Graham - A Surveyor Graham - A Surveyor   See fewer
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Jane Fearnley
Judith - Jeff's Wife Judith - Jeff's Wife   See fewer
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James Cooley
Jeff - A Mountain Man Jeff - A Mountain Man   See fewer
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