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  • Life's Crucible (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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Life's Crucible (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

Marc Warren, a neurotic young man in ill health, organizes a fake investment company to catch the dollars of the poor people. He persuaded Paul Benton, a struggling young author, to join his company as secretary. Helen is Marc's sister, ...See moreMarc Warren, a neurotic young man in ill health, organizes a fake investment company to catch the dollars of the poor people. He persuaded Paul Benton, a struggling young author, to join his company as secretary. Helen is Marc's sister, and he loves her dearly. He supports her in school by his illicit earnings. She does not know of his questionable business methods. The dollars pour into the treasury of the fake company until the authorities investigate, and then Marc leaves the country. Paul is arrested as a swindler, although innocent of any intent. Later Paul is released. Helen and Paul fall in love. Marc returns penitent and confesses, exonerating Paul completely. Then he dies. The young lovers are married, and everybody is happy. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Wallace Clifton (scenario) (as W.C. Clifton)
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Sep 1, 1914 (United States)

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