The Blacksmith's Love (1911)
The Civil War has begun, and Mace Brewer goes to the front, leaving his young wife alone. His friend, Joe Saunders, also has to leave his aged mother and answer the call of duty to his country. The misfortunes of war claim Mace, and at night as Joe, sorely wounded, limps off the battlefield, he leaves Mace for dead. Soldiers burying the dead, discover life in Mace and he is hurried to the hospital, where the surgeons succeed in reviving him. Thinking Mace dead, Joe writes to his mother of this tragedy, and she sadly shows the letter to the wife. Joe returns. Mace's widow calls for the details of his death. After recovering from the operation it is found that Mace's mind is affected, and he is taken to an asylum for treatment.
Director: Francis Boggs
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: August 16, 1911
Cast
- Tom Santschi - Joe Saunders - the Blacksmith
- Herbert Rawlinson - Mace Brewer
- Frank Richardson - Surgeon Dougherty
- Frank Clark - Surgeon Mullen
- Fred Huntley - Doctor Lytton
- Eugenie Besserer - Mary Brewer Saunders
- Anna Dodge - Mrs. Saunders - the Blacksmith's Mother
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Francis Boggs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blacksmith's Love about?
- The Civil War has begun, and Mace Brewer goes to the front, leaving his young wife alone. His friend, Joe Saunders, also has to leave his aged mother and answer the call of duty to his country. The misfortunes of war claim Mace, and at night as Joe, sorely wounded, limps off the battlefield, he leaves Mace for dead. Soldiers burying the dead, discover life in Mace and he is hurried to the hospital, where the surgeons succeed in reviving him. Thinking Mace dead, Joe writes to his mother of this tragedy, and she sadly shows the letter to the wife. Joe returns. Mace's widow calls for the details of his death. After recovering from the operation it is found that Mace's mind is affected, and he is taken to an asylum for treatment.
- Who directed The Blacksmith's Love?
- The Blacksmith's Love was directed by Francis Boggs.
- Who stars in The Blacksmith's Love?
- The Blacksmith's Love stars Tom Santschi, Herbert Rawlinson, Frank Richardson, Frank Clark, Fred Huntley, Eugenie Besserer.
- How long is The Blacksmith's Love?
- The Blacksmith's Love has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).