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Gates of Divorce (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

Gates of Divorce (1916)

Short | Short, Drama

John Hammer is disappointed in his young wife because she devotes her entire time to frivolous affairs. By his own efforts, Hammer is a millionaire at thirty-five. His wife, a dainty creature with more on the outside of her head than on ...See moreJohn Hammer is disappointed in his young wife because she devotes her entire time to frivolous affairs. By his own efforts, Hammer is a millionaire at thirty-five. His wife, a dainty creature with more on the outside of her head than on the inside, has not grown in character with her husband's growth. She lavishes all her affection on a Pomeranian dog. The time comes when Hammer rebels against her heartless disregard of his interests. After a scene in which he snatches the dog away from his wife, he retreats to his club. Matters appear to be drifting rapidly toward the divorce court. Mrs. Hammer, wrapped up in her own affairs, agrees to a legal separation. To secure evidence for the divorce, Hammer has his attorney negotiate with Bob Colfax, a dapper young scoundrel of the underworld. Colfax agrees to furnish a young woman who will be found in a damaging situation with Hammer. However, the latter does not know of the part Colfax plays in the matter. Hammer calls upon the girl, an innocent appearing young girl. She tells him that she is making herself a co-respondent because she needs money desperately. Hammer is struck with her charm and innocence. Mrs. Hammer decides to keep her hold on her husband until she is ready to marry again, and does not secure the evidence against him and Lucy West, the girl in the case. The husband wonders why it has not been his good fortune to marry such a girl as Lucy, and sincerely falls in love with her. He furnishes an apartment for her and sends for her mother. One of his first presents to her is the dog he had taken away from his wife in a moment of anger. Driving one day, Mrs. Hammer sees the dog and traces it to Lucy's handsome apartment. Going in to make inquiries, she sees her husband's photograph on the piano. Her rage knows no bounds. She decides now to sue for divorce. This she is willing to do, since she has fallen in love herself with an attractive young man, not knowing that he is Bob Colfax. The papers learn of her affair and give it unpleasant publicity. Hammer goes to call on Lucy, and discovers that she is preparing to give up the apartment. He sees a man disappear into a closet. Lucy denies that any one is there. Hammer then says it will be no harm to turn the gas jet under the door. Lucy rushes out, and Hammer turns off the gas, falling to the floor as if himself also overcome. Lucy returns with a revolver, finds the man she has been duping is unconscious, and drops the revolver as she rushes to open the door. Bob Colfax, her fellow-conspirator, emerges. Hammer seizes the revolver and drives the couple out. He then rushes to his home. There Ruth greets him, overcome with repentance, and they begin life anew together. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Alexander Gaden John Hammer John Hammer See fewer	The Skull (1914)
Gertrude McCoy Ruth Hammer Ruth Hammer See fewer	Nelson (1926)
Iva Shepard Mrs. Plynn Mrs. Plynn See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)
Lucile Taft Lucy West (as Lucille Taft) Lucy West (as Lucille Taft) See fewer	The Idol of the Stage (1916)
Mathilde Baring Lucy's Mother Lucy's Mother See fewer	The Holy City (1912)
John Reinhardt Bob Colfax (as John Reinhard) Bob Colfax (as John Reinhard) See fewer	Feathertop (1916)