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The Case of Doctor Standing (1917)
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Standing and Hammatt, two young surgeons who have quarreled because Hammatt is a drug fiend, and neglects his business, agree to dissolve partnership. Later they both meet Betty at the home of Willard, who is giving a party. Hammatt, to ...See moreStanding and Hammatt, two young surgeons who have quarreled because Hammatt is a drug fiend, and neglects his business, agree to dissolve partnership. Later they both meet Betty at the home of Willard, who is giving a party. Hammatt, to disgrace Standing, puts dope into his glass. The drug makes him appear intoxicated, and Betty shrinks from him. Willard places Standing on a couch, behind a screen. Hammatt suggests that they play cards. Willard is called to the telephone, and Hammatt takes advantage of his absence to examine his cards. Willard notices that the order of his cards has been changed, and accuses Hammatt of cheating. This leads to a fight, in which Hammatt stabs Willard with a paperknife. Hammatt is about to leave, when the screen falls and he sees Standing on the sofa. He arranges the room to throw suspicion on Standing, and disappears. Standing is arrested. When Betty reads the news of the murder she faints. The jury brings a verdict of guilty against Standing. Later we see Betty visiting him in prison. She begs the warden to allow Standing to visit his dying mother; the warden has to refuse. Standing escapes and is pursued. He reaches the residence of the judge who convicted him. There is a thunderstorm. The judge's daughter is eating plums, and a pit sticks in her throat. She is at the point of suffocation. Standing appears and pleads with the judge to save him as he is innocent of intentional murder. The judge promises to help him if he, as a surgeon, will operate and save his daughter. The judge orders out the guards when they arrive. Standing performs the operation successfully. The judge then sends Standing to his mother's bedside in his auto. Hammatt has been going downhill under the influence of drugs. In a fit of insanity he confesses. Standing and Betty are reunited and his mother recovers. See less
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Director
Charles Weston (as C.H. Weston)
Writer
Charles Weston (scenario) (as C.H. Weston)
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Updated May 20, 1917

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May 20, 1917 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Ogle
Dr. James Standing Dr. James Standing   See fewer
Frank O'Keif
Dr. Ben Hammett Dr. Ben Hammett   See fewer
Minnie Murdock
Mrs. Standing - James's Mother Mrs. Standing - James's Mother   See fewer
Jack Ridgeway
Judge Hallows Judge Hallows   See fewer
Henry Wesbert
Hal Willard Hal Willard   See fewer
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