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  • The Kiss of Dishonor (1915)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Kiss of Dishonor (1915)
Short | Short, Drama
Left alone in the world by her mother's death, Bonny is taken up by the minister and becomes one of his household. The little waif is often melancholy and the only thing that assuages her grief is the playing of poor young hunchback Rigo ...See moreLeft alone in the world by her mother's death, Bonny is taken up by the minister and becomes one of his household. The little waif is often melancholy and the only thing that assuages her grief is the playing of poor young hunchback Rigo on his violin. Through the years the two become inseparable. Ray Harding, seeking a vacation from the city, pitches his tent in the village where Bonny, now a woman, lives. They eventually meet and become deeply interested in each other. Rigo sees the growing intimacy, but is powerless to avert it, and secretly pines for the girl's love himself. The city man captivates her and they elope. Ray is true to the girl and upon their arrival in the city marries her. Their first few months are happy, but soon the little country girl palls upon the cosmopolite, and he seeks other society. Rigo has come to the city and spends his time searching for Bonny, in vain. One night Bonny sees her husband kiss another woman, and upon asking him for an explanation, he flies into a fierce rage. Frightened, she determines to return to the minister's home and leaves Ray a note saying good-bye. Dore, the artist and a friend of Ray, comes to the village to paint, and unknowingly comes upon Bonny and her little baby. The picture appeals to him and finally her consent is gained for him to paint her and the baby. He finishes the painting and returns to the city, where Ray meets him. As they are going to the artist's home, Rigo sees Ray and recognizes him. He follows the two men, and on their arrival at the house, Dore, noticing his friend's agitation, goes for a drink. In his absence Rigo attacks Harding, but they are parted when Dore returns and switches on the lights. In the flare of light Rigo and Harding stand spellbound gazing at a life-sized photo of Bonny and her baby. Explanations follow and Rigo exacts a promise from Harding that he will return to his wife and baby. But the minister refuses to see him and orders him away. Bonny rushes out, snatches up the baby, and returns. Then the old minister is unable to keep blood from blood an gives his consent and Bonny joyfully joins her husband. Rigo returns to the village, his mission completed, and although his heart is almost broken, he has been true to his trust and the now happy husband and wife listen to the plaintive notes of the violin as Rigo leaves them in their happiness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Norval MacGregor
Writer
Olga Printzlau (story) (as Olga Printzlau Clark)
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Updated Oct 12, 1915
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Oct 12, 1915 (United States)

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