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Duty and the Man (1913)
Short | Drama, Short

Duty and the Man (1913)

Short | Drama, Short

Inspector MacGregor is in love with Jess, who is engaged to Jim Hackett, a quarryman. Knowing his case is hopeless, the inspector wishes her happiness, and at her wedding writes the following inscription in her autograph album: "Follow ...See moreInspector MacGregor is in love with Jess, who is engaged to Jim Hackett, a quarryman. Knowing his case is hopeless, the inspector wishes her happiness, and at her wedding writes the following inscription in her autograph album: "Follow your conscience, whatever you do; both God and man will reward you in the end." Another admirer of Jess, a rich man named Hodges, shows in many ways that he also loves the pretty bride, who shrinks from his insinuating admiration. About a year later inspector MacGregor receives word that Jim Hackett made an attempt to kill his employer, Hodges. Jess comes to MacGregor and pleads with him to release her husband. Despite this, MacGregor sends Philip Steele, a young officer, to bring Jim to jail. Jess sees Philip Steele leave, and suddenly conceives an idea whereby she may be able to save her husband. She attracts Steele's attention by pretending her horse is lame, and as she leads him on he finds himself caught by three men, who gag and bind him. He is carried into a cabin and placed in a large box, which has holes cut out for him to look through. While in this box he is taken to Hodges' home, where he hears the men explaining that the box contains maps. Jess soon enters the room. Philip, from inside the box, can see her plainly. He sees Hodges trying to make love to her, and hears Jess furiously denouncing him. He listens, and for his benefit Jess tells the story of why her husband attacked Hodges. She explains how Hodges gave her husband work in his quarry, and then came to her cabin to make love to her, knowing her husband to be away; how Jim came home one day to see her struggling in Hodges' arms and, unable to restrain himself, he rushed upon Hodges injuring him. For this he was put into prison. As she finishes her story Hodges laughs and tries to take her into his arms. In the struggle his gun goes off and he is killed. Jess releases Philip Steele, who finds Hodges dead. Steele does not know what to do, and while undecided an orderly rides up to him and hands him the "Follow your conscience" slip torn from Jess' album. He sees that this was signed by MacGregor and thinks it came from him. Following his conscience, he decides to help Jim and Jess escape over the boundary line. Taking off his uniform, he dons an old suit. With his gun he holds up the guard at the station in which Jim is held. He gets Jim out and, taking off his mask, discloses his identity. He gives the young couple money and sees them safely on their way. Next day he returns to MacGregor. When the inspector asks, "Did you bring back your man?" he shows him the "Follow your conscience" slip, and MacGregor understands the brave fight Jess made for her husband's freedom. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
James Ashley Hodges Hodges See fewer	The Fires of Conscience (1912)
Gertrude Robinson Jess Jess See fewer	The Feud and the Turkey (1908)
Charles Elliott Jim Hackett Jim Hackett See fewer	Duty and the Man (1913)
Irving Cummings Philip Steele - the Deputy Philip Steele - the Deputy See fewer	Curly Top (1935)
George Siegmann Inspector MacGregor Inspector MacGregor See fewer	The Birth of a Nation (1915)