Henry Graham is paralyzed by a fall when alighting from his automobile. His doctor is a friend of the family, Henry, observing the family picture the doctor makes with his wife and little ... See full summary
The Power of the Mind (1914) Online
Henry Graham is paralyzed by a fall when alighting from his automobile. His doctor is a friend of the family, Henry, observing the family picture the doctor makes with his wife and little daughter, and realizing his own helplessness now, decides to bring a possible romance between his wife and the doctor, and begins to abuse her. The doctor is a constant caller. Grace tells him of Henry's change of nature, and says it is because Henry hasn't enough comforts, and wishes she could help increase their income. The doctor suggests a play. She writes it. They keep it from Henry. They read and discuss the play together. Henry mistakes their constant interest for success of his plan, and so records in his diary. The play is accepted by a friend of the doctor's. Rehearsals begin. The doctor escorts Grace to and from rehearsals in his auto. Grace gets an attendant for Henry, as she must be away. When she is at rehearsal one day, Henry bribes the unscrupulous attendant to get him poison. The ...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | William Nigh | - | Henry Graham |
 | Jessalyn Van Trump | - | Grace Graham |
| Ernest Joy | - | Doctor Conklin |
 | Helen Badgley | - | Little Helen Graham (as The Thanhouser Kidlet) |
 | Howard Davies | - | The Theatrical Manager |
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