A Diamond in the Rough (1914)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Short
Release: 1914-07-13
Director: Guy Coombs
Writers: N/A
Language: None | English
Stars: Guy Coombs , Anna Q. Nilsson , Rita Allen , George Graham , Edwin Brandt
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: A Diamond in the Rough , A Diamond in the Rough (United States of America)
Plot: Grim meets Valeria, an heiress, at Mrs, Masterly's home, Hume, a fortune hunter who aspires to Valeria's hand, becomes intensely jealous when he learns that Grim has fallen in love with her. Perceiving this, Valeria who cares nothing for Grim, flirts with him out of sheer mischief. A bank failure wipes out Valeria's fortune. The girl discovers Hume's real character when the fortune hunter hears of her misfortune. Grim, however, begs Valeria to marry him. Piqued by Hume's action, the girl consents. A revulsion of feeling overcomes the girl immediately after the ceremony and she tells Grim she hates him. Too proud to plead with his wife, Grim departs for the west on business. During his absence Hume endeavors to see Valeria. Heavily in debt, the ne'er-do-well steals a purse dropped by his friend Travis. The latter learns of Hume's contemptible act after the money has been spent. He gives the man twenty-four hours in which to return the money. Desperate, Hume calls up Valeria late that night. The girl reluctantly consents to see him. The wretch informs her of Travis' threat and begs her for money. Amazed, Valeria shrinks from him just as Grim returns home. Filled with cold fury, the husband drives Hume from the house. The following morning, Valeria is informed that her husband has instituted proceedings for divorce. Grim leaves on a hunting trip in an effort to forget what has happened. Valeria, who has discovered that she loves her husband, ascertains his destination and follows him. While pursuing a bear, the husband steps into a bear trap. His agonized cries are heard by Valeria who comes to his rescue. Later comes the knowledge of his wife's love for him. His heart filled with joy. Grim takes her in his arms.
IMDB:tt0441201