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The Loafer's Mother (1912)
Short | Short, Western

The Loafer's Mother (1912)

Short | Short, Western

Gregg Wilson, a young westerner with no other occupation than hanging about the town saloon, finds it difficult to supply his old sick mother with necessary medicine. One morning he and his pal, a worthless ruffian, are waiting for the ...See moreGregg Wilson, a young westerner with no other occupation than hanging about the town saloon, finds it difficult to supply his old sick mother with necessary medicine. One morning he and his pal, a worthless ruffian, are waiting for the medicine to take back to Wilson's shack when old Phillips, a hero of the Civil War, totters in on his cane and presents a check for quite a sum of back pension. The storekeeper counts him out the money in plain sight of Wilson and his pal, who exchange significant glances and depart. Outside they plan to hold up the old soldier and rob him of his money, then Wilson hurries to take his mother the medicine after telling his pal to wait until he returns. Mrs. Wilson now finds several tasks with which to keep Gregg occupied, and his return is delayed many minutes. Out in the woods his pal strides about impatiently, and, thinking he is not coming back, goes on to do the deed alone. Gaining entrance to Phillips' house he attacks the old man, who desperately fights for his life, breaks away and stumbles out the door, where he is overtaken by the ruffian. Coming in sight of the house Wilson is horrified to see his pal about to murder the old man. His nature revolts, and, whipping out his gun, he shoots his pal through the arm just as the old soldier falls from a terrible blow. In mounting Wilson drops his gun and it is found by the Sheriff's posse who arrive on the scene. Wilson is arrested and led away, despite his old mother's frantic appeals to spare him. His wounded pal is now captured, and old Phillips identifies him as his assailant. Wilson is set free, hurries back to his shack, and finds his mother on her knees praying for his safety. With a prayer of gratitude in his heart, he joins her and, for the first time in his life, his face is lifted to the Light. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Fred Church Gregg Wilson, the Loafer Gregg Wilson, the Loafer See fewer	The Flirt (I) (1916)
Julia Mackley The Loafer's Mother The Loafer's Mother See fewer	Intolerance (1916)
Harry Todd The Thief The Thief See fewer	One Is Guilty (1934)
Arthur Mackley Phillips Phillips See fewer	Old Gorman's Gal (1913)
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R. Henry Grey Actor (as Robert H. Gray) Actor (as Robert H. Gray) See fewer	Twin Kiddies (1917)