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Chains of Bondage (1914)
Short | 22 min | Drama, Short

Chains of Bondage (1914)

Short | 22 min | Drama, Short

After the death of his wife at the birth of a daughter, Richard Buckley, a man of wealth, leaves the surroundings, which being unbearable to him, have temporarily crazed him. Entrusting to the care of his old nurse, Fanchette, the bringing...See moreAfter the death of his wife at the birth of a daughter, Richard Buckley, a man of wealth, leaves the surroundings, which being unbearable to him, have temporarily crazed him. Entrusting to the care of his old nurse, Fanchette, the bringing up of his little baby girl, Nita. Sight of him is lost for a number of years. At last his heart's wounds are partially healed and a longing comes over him for a sight of the child he has never seen since a baby. But fate wills otherwise, and on the eve of his departure for his home town, he is mortally stricken by a stroke of paralysis. Knowing that he is in a precarious condition, he summons a lawyer to take charge of his affairs. But here enters fate again. The lawyer, to Buckley's dismay, reveals his identity as that of Burton, a once-upon-a-time rival for the hand of the girl whom Buckley married. The vengeful spirit never left this man, and he, seeing Buckley unable to defend himself, tells his intentions of using the papers and money to his own advantage. The shock of this man's villainous intentions brings on a complete paralysis, and Burton, after gathering up all the clues to Buckley's identity, leaves. Later, Buckley, without means of telling who he is, and without funds, is sent to the State Institute for the Helpless, which happens to be in his home town. Part two opens fifteen years later with Burton, who, having spent the money, has successfully palmed himself off as Buckley. Fanchette, the old nurse, feels that something is wrong, but now nearly totally blind, she is unable to prove what she fears. The girl, Nita, also feels a natural aversion to him, because the love which he bears toward her is unnatural. This she confides to Oliver, a young doctor and her sweetheart, who is in charge of the State Institute. Later, Buckley meets the girl, whom he is sure is his own daughter, and also sees the relations existing between his daughter and Burton. His mind is certain, but being a total paralytic, he is helpless to interfere. Again, at a later time, father, daughter and villain are brought together. The two men have a scene in which the villain, Burton, recognizes Buckley, and fearful lest something should happen, resolves that Buckley must be gotten rid of for good. He nearly succeeds in his attempt, but is overcome. Buckley, face to face with death, breaks the chains of bondage, and Burton, realizing the game is up, is seen no more. Buckley presents himself as the father, and on proof furnished by himself and Fanchette, the nurse, is taken to the arms of his loving daughter. The story ends with a pretty tableau, in which they are united. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Richard Travers Richard Buckley (as Richard C. Travers) Richard Buckley (as Richard C. Travers) See fewer	The Man Trail (1915)
Irene Warfield Geraldine Buckley / Nita Buckley - Mother / Daughter Geraldine Buckley / Nita Buckley - Mother / Daughter See fewer	Four Feathers (1915)
Bryant Washburn Burton Burton See fewer	Captain Midnight (1942)
William Bailey Dr. Oliver Dr. Oliver See fewer	The House Without a Key (1926)
Clara Smith Fanchette - the Nurse Fanchette - the Nurse See fewer	Your Girl and Mine: A Woman Suffrage Play (1914)