The Third Partner (1915)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Short
Release: 1915-10-09
Director: Lynn Reynolds
Writers: Harvey Gates
Language: None | English
Stars: Sydney Ayres , Doris Pawn , William Canfield , Val Paul
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The Third Partner (United States of America) , The Third Partner
Plot: A scheming and corrupt political faction, in order to get a certain bill passed, appoints Fred Hilton to abduct Justus Miles, a lawyer, who is connected with the association fighting for the passage of the measure, so that the bill can be put through without objection. Miles' partner, however, learns of the intrigue and determines to circumvent the plot by having his nephew, Christy Brehm, a young attorney, act as Miles' private secretary, but in reality to perform the duties of a detective. Brehm transacts his business in the country home of Miles, and in the course of time Myra, the daughter of his employer, begins to feel a growing attachment for the young man, but the secretary realizing his position does not express more than a friendly attitude toward her notwithstanding that he is inwardly infatuated. Womanly, she knows that he loves her, but cannot understand his apparent indifference. To arouse his jealousy more than anything else she associates with Fred Hilton, a guest. Knowing Hilton's reputation, Brehm decides to keep a close watch on him. The kidnapping is to take place shortly, and Hilton, the next time that Miles takes his evening walk, signals his hirelings, who by a previous arrangement, have been stationed outside the house. But their plans are frustrated by Brehm, who has learned of the scheme and who comes to the aid of Miles. Meanwhile Milton, who is under the impression that his plot has been successfully carried out and who takes Myra's attentions to be genuine, is making violent love to her when he is interrupted by Brehm, who places him in the hands of waiting detectives. When Brehm later hands in his resignation Miles, who is highly pleased with the young man's work and kindness, refuses to accept it and urges him to stay. At this juncture the partner of Miles appears and introduces Brehm as his nephew. Miles has always been hesitant about bringing a third partner into the concern, but readily agrees to make Brehm a member of the concern. Later all differences settled, Myra and Brehm become engaged.
IMDB:tt0464741