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  • A Rough Diamond (1913)
  • Short | 27 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
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A Rough Diamond (1913)
Short | 27 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
James Burrell, having served his term, is discharged from prison. On account of his past life, he is unable to secure employment. He is hounded from place to place by detectives, who are trying to get information from him about some crooks...See moreJames Burrell, having served his term, is discharged from prison. On account of his past life, he is unable to secure employment. He is hounded from place to place by detectives, who are trying to get information from him about some crooks, of whom he protests he knows nothing. Mrs. Van Horton, whose husband is too engrossed in business to give her proper attentions, has pity on him, and gives him her card, telling him to go to her husband's office, where he will secure work. He is employed by Mr. Van Horton, but is forced to give up his position, owing to the threats of a detective. As he can get no work, he decides to return to his old life, that of a thief. The first house that he decides to enter is that of the Van Horton's, although he does not know it. He enters the house in time to discover that Mrs. Van Horton is about to elope with a man named Clifford. Burrell, in gratitude for her kindness to him, decides to save her from herself. He steals around to the front door and slams it. Clifford and Mrs. Van Horton, hearing the door shut, both guilty, jump to the same conclusion, that it is Mr. Van Horton. Clifford makes s hasty exit and Mrs. Van Horton, realizing the greatness of the sin she was about to commit, breaks down completely. Van Horton comes home, and finding her in tears, blames himself. Burrell, who is outside of the house, sees the shadow of their embrace on the shade and has the secret satisfaction of knowing that he has accomplished some good in the world. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Nov 26, 1913 (United States)

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