The Greater Strength (1915)
After accidentally injuring a friend in a wrestling match and swearing off violence of any kind, Dr. Hart becomes the physician at Big Creek Mines. While most of the miners respect him one bully taunts both he and the young schoolteacher he has taken a fancy to. Mindful of his eschewing violence he ignores him but when diphtheria breaks out in camp, the physician proves himself a hero and his greater strength stands by him in many ways. The first to fall ill is the bully's little child and the man becomes frantic at the thought of losing her. Thinking the doctor will allow his daughter to die to get even with him he tries to prevent the use of a serum needle, but the doctor uses his great strength to quickly overpower and bind the father saving the child with the shot.
Cast
- Edward Coxen - Dr. David Hart
- Winifred Greenwood - Dorothy Paul - the School Teacher
- George Field - Bob Warner - the Terror
- Lizette Thorne - Bob's Wife
- John Steppling - The Foreman
- Lillian Knight - Mrs. Hart
- Claire Gamble - Bob's Child
- Fred Knight - The Gambler
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Greater Strength about?
- After accidentally injuring a friend in a wrestling match and swearing off violence of any kind, Dr. Hart becomes the physician at Big Creek Mines. While most of the miners respect him one bully taunts both he and the young schoolteacher he has taken a fancy to. Mindful of his eschewing violence he ignores him but when diphtheria breaks out in camp, the physician proves himself a hero and his greater strength stands by him in many ways. The first to fall ill is the bully's little child and the man becomes frantic at the thought of losing her. Thinking the doctor will allow his daughter to die to get even with him he tries to prevent the use of a serum needle, but the doctor uses his great strength to quickly overpower and bind the father saving the child with the shot.
- Who directed The Greater Strength?
- The Greater Strength was directed by Henry Otto.
- Who stars in The Greater Strength?
- The Greater Strength stars Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, George Field, Lizette Thorne, John Steppling, Lillian Knight.
- How long is The Greater Strength?
- The Greater Strength has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is The Greater Strength?
- The Greater Strength is a Drama film.
- Where was The Greater Strength produced?
- The Greater Strength was produced in United States of America.