Jim attempts to hide, but a stray bullet lays him low and he dies.Ĭurrent rights holder: Public domain. He takes charge of the situation and leads the home folk, armed with a motley collection of weapons, against the guerrillas and drives them off in a fierce battle. He arrives home on the day of the wedding and as he comes to the village it is being attacked by guerrillas. Bill is finally released through an exchange of prisoners and obtains a furlough. Hoping to win Molly, he tells her Bill died in prison and she finally surrenders to his ardent wooing and promises to marry him. Jim gets away in thrilling scenes and makes his way home, where he is joyfully received. Jim draws a blank, but Bill is more fortunate, and he gives up his chance to his brother. A plot is formed for a number to escape, and the men draw lots to see who shall make the dash for liberty. The brothers are captured and held in prison. Sensational scenes of battle are shown, in which Jim shows his colors, and his cowardice is covered cleverly by Bill, who watches over him and cares for him. The mother of the boys makes Bill promise solemnly to take care of his brother, and the two go to the front. Jim is his mother's favorite son and is a coward at heart, but is stung by the admiration of Molly for his soldier brother and also enlists. Bill does not understand her actions and believes that his brother is his fortunate rival, and when the war breaks out he enlists. While she has lost her heart to him she is at her wits end as to how to handle her bashful lover, and flirts with his brother Jim. Synopsis: ? Bill is very much in love with Molly, but his shyness prevents a declaration of his affection. New York Motion Picture Company production distributed by Mutual Film Corporation. Report Omissions or Errors in This ListingĬast: Charles Ray, Joe King (Joseph King), Grace Cunard, Francis Ford Your brother or sister seemed to have a hold on the heart of your father or mother, and nothing you. Showing favoritism to one child over another causes all kinds of trouble in families. Janeway demands Kim explain his actions, and Harry tells her. This listing is from The Progressive Silent Film List by Carl Bennett.Ĭopyright © 1999-2023 by Carl Bennett and the Silent Era Company. Now Israel Jacob loved Joseph more than any other of his sons. Voyager takes heavy damage in defending itself from the Nasari vessel, forcing them to withdraw. Date First Available : November 14, 2016. Silent Era Home Page > PSFL > The Favorite Son (1913)Ī growing source of silent era film information. Package Dimensions : 10 x 8 x 1 inches 4.8 Ounces. Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List
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