When the play opens we are introduced to one John Grey, who is affianced to a wholesome, pretty girl, Alice. Alice is sick with an ailment of the throat, which demands a technical operation... See full summary
The Rock of Hope (1914) Online
When the play opens we are introduced to one John Grey, who is affianced to a wholesome, pretty girl, Alice. Alice is sick with an ailment of the throat, which demands a technical operation. Dr. Grey is to accomplish it. At this point we meet Dr. Ralph Nevis, Dr. Grey's rival for the hand of Alice, and a member of Grey's club. On the day of the operation, young Dr. Grey calls at the club, where circumstances bring about a meeting with his rival. Nevis, knowing of the contemplated operation, and knowing Grey's love for drink, cleverly manages to induce Grey to become intoxicated. He leaves him in a stupor, and visiting Alice's father, successfully urges the father to allow him to perform the operation, explaining, the while, Dr. Grey's condition. Later, Dr. Grey, recovering, rushes to his fiancée's home, only to learn that his rival has performed the operation with success. Alice and her father, deceived by the smooth tongue of Nevis, denounces Grey and refuses him further admittance ...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Harry Myers | - | Dr. John Grey |
 | Rosemary Theby | - | Alice |
 | Brinsley Shaw | - | Dr. Ralph Nevis |