An enactment of the moral that the way of the sinner is hard and the only hope for the wayward is complete and absolute repentance.
Abide with Me (1914) Online
Ralph Chalmers is the typical prodigal son to whom the father's wealth is but a demoralizing influence. A spendthrift and hail fellow well met, he is the idol of his companions, young men and women as reckless and wayward as he is himself. Meeting by chance an attractive girl coming out of church one morning, Ralph sees in her face the antithesis of what he is and feels the pangs of conscience. He meets her and is even more strongly attracted by her. Mentally he resolves to turn over a new leaf and be worthy of her. The good resolution is soon forgotten and Ralph relapses into his old habits. His fall from grace reaching Jean's ears; she refuses forgiveness. Enraged by his son's dissipation Mr. Chalmers disowns him and turns him from the house. The young man goes from bad to worse and finally drifts into the vilest slums. One day crazed by drugs he wanders into a little mission hall and is astounded to see Jean there singing before the congregation. Her old father having died, Jean ...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Henry King | - | Ralph Chalmers |
 | William Wolbert | - | Ralph's Father - a Banker |
| Augusta Bolle | - | Jean Gooding |
 | Charles Dudley | - | The Doctor |
| Madeline Pardee | - | The Other Girl |
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