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Cinders (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

Cinders (1916)

Short | Short, Drama

Cinders, a waif fourteen years old, is being pursued by a peddler for sneaking a few apples. She runs to an old mansion, known as "Maple Gables," Looking back to see what has happened, she observes that Jim, a young lawyer whom she has ...See moreCinders, a waif fourteen years old, is being pursued by a peddler for sneaking a few apples. She runs to an old mansion, known as "Maple Gables," Looking back to see what has happened, she observes that Jim, a young lawyer whom she has passed in her flight, has intercepted the peddler and squared him by paying for the apples. Then Cinders is confronted by Mr. Pendleton, a retired lawyer and owner of the mansion. Mr. Pendleton is inclined to be angry at her intrusion, but Jim arrives presently and again intercedes for Cinders. Cinders jumps on the old lawyer's lap despite his protests, and winning him over completely, falls asleep in his arms. Mr. Pendleton, who is a widower, tells Daniel, an old servant, to prepare the guest chamber for his ward. In the next scene it develops that Jim is in love with Ruth Hawley, and that her mother, who is a niece of Mr. Pendleton, doesn't approve of Jim as a prospective son-in-law. Ruth takes kindly to Cinders and they become friends. Presently the Baron di Sondia arrives and Mrs. Hawley introduces him to Mr. Pendleton. The Baron's attitude toward Mrs. Hawley is that of an ardent lover. Later we see Mr. Pendleton in his drawing room where Jim is assisting him to draw up his will. Early next morning, as Daniel is dusting, he finds on the library desk a note signed by Mr. Pendleton. The note announces his master's intention of committing suicide. Mrs. Hawley is now the Baroness di Sondia. At Jim's suggestion the Baroness, her husband, and Ruth all hurry to the Pendleton mansion. When the relatives are assembled, Jim reads the will, according to which Mr. Pendleton has left everything to his niece, the Baroness di Sondia, with a proviso that she shall maintain in "Maple Gables" a home both for Cinders and Daniel. The Baron and Baroness manifest annoyance at this disagreeable necessity. Cinders has acted all along as a sort of Cupid for Ruth and Jim, although Ruth has been told emphatically that the Baron doesn't consider Jim a suitable husband for her. The Baroness comes upon the lovers. She tells Jim that his services as a lawyer will not be needed in future. That night Cinders assists Jim to enter through the skylight into the attic, where Ruth, Daniel and a minister are assembled. The minister reads the marriage service and pronounces Jim and Ruth man and wife. They all go down to the drawing room where Cinders, addressing the Baroness, says: "I have the honor to present Mr. and Mrs. James Carter." The Baroness storms, and encouraged by the Baron, she tells Cinders to get out of her house. Cinders makes fun of her, and the Baroness is about to strike her when Jim intercedes. Mr. Pendleton, who, it seems, has been listening to all this from his place of concealment, comes from a secret panel. They are all horror-struck as he appears before them. Cinders runs to Mr. Pendleton, who takes her in his arms. Jim and Ruth crowd about the old lawyer and Daniel comes down and shakes his hand. Mr. Pendleton looks at the Baroness and says, in explanation of his actions: "I wanted to test my friends. I think the Baron and Baroness will thrive better on foreign soil." Ruth is spurned by her mother and the Baron and Baroness leave the place in great indignation. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Edith Roberts Cinders Cinders See fewer	Speed Mad (1925)
William Courtleigh Jr. Jim Carter Jim Carter See fewer	Neal of the Navy (1915)
Frank Smith Mr. Pendleton Mr. Pendleton See fewer	A Strange Disappearance (1915)
Gertrude Mudge Mrs. Hawley Mrs. Hawley See fewer	Poppin' the Cork (1933)
Sydell Dowling Ruth Hawley Ruth Hawley See fewer	Temptation and the Man (1916)
Peter Pan Baron di Sondia Baron di Sondia See fewer	Cinders (1916)

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