Cast Up by the Sea (1915)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Short
Release: 1915-01-04
Director: Kenean Buel
Writers: Joseph F. Poland
Language: None | English
Stars: Alice Joyce , James B. Ross , Guy Coombs , Jere Austin
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Cast Up by the Sea , Cast Up by the Sea (United States of America)
Plot: Meeting Ruth Adams, daughter of a millionaire, on an ocean liner, Lockwood, a professional gambler, falls in love with her. He finds a rival in Count Dupont, a fortune hunter. The latter informs Ruth and her father as to Lockwood's profession. When the gambler calls upon Ruth at her home, he is requested to leave. Ruth and Dupont are married. A few days after the wedding, the girl's father is ruined. Lockwood chances to see Dupont when the news is broken to the nobleman. The man's attitude causes the gambler to fear for Ruth's safety. When the Duponts sail for abroad. Lockwood follows. A collision sends the liner to the bottom, Ruth, her husband and the gambler being the sole survivors. The three are washed ashore on an island. In the months which follow, Ruth comes to find Lockwood gentle and courageous. Dupont, on the other hand, is a monument of selfishness. Lockwood constructs a raft just big enough to carry two. Weary of her husband's brutality, Ruth consents to leave the island with the gambler. Dupont, attempting to board the raft, is knocked unconscious. As Lockwood paddles out to sea. a bundle falls from Ruth's hands and opens. A tiny garment made by Ruth during her stay on the island informs the gambler that it is Dupont who should have the chance of being rescued with Ruth. The man paddles back to shore. The realization of his own unworthiness is forced upon Dupont for the first time, when he learns Lockwood's reason for returning. He vows to turn over a new leaf. Heartbroken, the gambler watches the tiny craft until it disappears from view.
IMDB:tt0233412