The League of Mercy (1911)
Helen, an heiress and the ward of Martin Talbot, is interested in charity and rescue work; she is vice president of the League of Mercy. Talbot's son makes love to her and her riches. In her visitations among the sick and poor she finds a young girl with a child. She takes the young mother to her home, aid and comforts her; tries to restore her to health. While she is thus engaged young Talbot, to whom she becomes affianced, enters. The young mother recognizes him as the father of her child. Helen gives back her engagement ring, denounces him and orders him from her home. The sick woman falls back dead. Helen adopts the child and brings it up as a member of her own household.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: February 10, 1911
Cast
- Edwin R. Phillips - Martin
- Grace Lewis - Helen Bertram
- Leo Delaney
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The League of Mercy about?
- Helen, an heiress and the ward of Martin Talbot, is interested in charity and rescue work; she is vice president of the League of Mercy. Talbot's son makes love to her and her riches. In her visitations among the sick and poor she finds a young girl with a child. She takes the young mother to her home, aid and comforts her; tries to restore her to health. While she is thus engaged young Talbot, to whom she becomes affianced, enters. The young mother recognizes him as the father of her child. Helen gives back her engagement ring, denounces him and orders him from her home. The sick woman falls back dead. Helen adopts the child and brings it up as a member of her own household.
- Who stars in The League of Mercy?
- The League of Mercy stars Edwin R. Phillips, Grace Lewis, Leo Delaney.
- How long is The League of Mercy?
- The League of Mercy has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The League of Mercy?
- The League of Mercy is a Drama film.
- Where was The League of Mercy produced?
- The League of Mercy was produced in United States of America.