A Trick of Fate (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

A Trick of Fate (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Far from civilization, the prospector and his wife live in a log cabin. One day the man discovers a rich pocket of gold, and declares that the treasure of the hills is his alone. In the midst of his boast a shot is heard. Husband and wife ...See moreFar from civilization, the prospector and his wife live in a log cabin. One day the man discovers a rich pocket of gold, and declares that the treasure of the hills is his alone. In the midst of his boast a shot is heard. Husband and wife regard each other in fear; their solitude is invaded. Again a shot, this time followed by a cry. The call of a fellow-creature in distress lulls their fears; the man goes forth and returns with a wandering stranger who has hurt his leg. While the wound heals, daily intercourse with the stranger disarms the prospector's suspicion, but the woman still mistrusts the invader of their solitude. Her fears are realized. Without warning the stranger hurls himself upon his benefactor and kills him for his gold, then subdues the woman, who strives to kill him. Crazed with grief, she plots to get him at her mercy. With a woman's cunning she panders to him, entices him with drink until he falls into a stupor, then binds him to the chair with wet rawhide. The clutch of the contracting thongs arouses him. Vainly he struggles to free himself, and at last shuts his eyes to keep out the sight of the mocking face. But he cannot shut his ears, and hour after hour, until death releases him, he hears the woman's taunt: "Can this gold save you now?" Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Charles Perley The Prospector The Prospector See fewer	The Chosen Prince, or the Friendship of David and Jonathan (1917)
Augusta Anderson The Prospector's Wife The Prospector's Wife See fewer	The Seven Swans (1917)
Hector V. Sarno The Stranger The Stranger See fewer	Martin Chuzzlewit (1914)

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