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  • The Voice of the Tempter (1916)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Voice of the Tempter (1916)
Short | Short, Drama
When Ralph Hartley's uncle died, Ralph had to find a cousin whom he had never met and marry her, in order to claim his share of the fortune. He discovers her to be Fern Roberts, a little waitress in a cheap café. He enters the café and ...See moreWhen Ralph Hartley's uncle died, Ralph had to find a cousin whom he had never met and marry her, in order to claim his share of the fortune. He discovers her to be Fern Roberts, a little waitress in a cheap café. He enters the café and orders a meal in order to better study her. She politely reminds him that "she is not the menu card." Ralph leaves the café after her promise to visit him at his home that night and learn the details of the will. Fern tells her sweetheart, a tough bully, of the news. Ralph says she can be free after the ceremony and they are married. Fern lives in luxury; her sweetheart visits her and the servants spread scandal. Ralph in wrath calls Fern before him one night when she comes home late from a theater with Joe. She reminds him that he gave her absolute freedom when they married. As the days pass, Joe urges Fern to elope with him and she consents. She goes to Ralph and tells him that she is going away that night with Joe. He controls himself and with a calm bow wishes her all the joy possible. They are speeding away and out on a lonely road, another car follows them. A few shots are fired by a masked man and the rear tire of Joe's car is punctured. Joe gets out to discover what the trouble is, and two masked men fell him and Fern is kidnapped in the other car. At last they draw up to a lodge in the mountains. She is carried inside. She recognizes her husband. He compels her to be calm and tells her he has stood caprices long enough. He teaches her the art of housekeeping, at all times being met with sullen looks or pouts. His patience at the end of the month dies away as hopeless. She walks out into the woods disconsolate. It is spring and the wild natural woods are filled with love. She goes back to the cabin and leans against the doorway, sadly thinking. At the close of the day, Ralph returns, resolving to take Fern back to the city at once. He opens the door, and to his surprise, the room is immaculate and neat and the table set for the meal. He calls her but no answer comes, he opens the door to his room and sees her fixing a dainty spray of wildflowers upon his dresser. She turns as he calls her and shyly comes to him. Lowering her head on his breast she confesses that she wants to stay there with him. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Edward LeSaint (as Edward J. Le Saint)
Writer
Olga Printzlau (scenario)
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Updated Apr 11, 1916
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Apr 11, 1916 (United States)

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3 cast members
Name Known for
Eddie Polo
Joe Ramsey Joe Ramsey   See fewer
The Vanishing Dagger (1920)
Stella Razeto
Fern Roberts Fern Roberts   See fewer
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Juan de la Cruz
Ralph Hartley (as Juan De La Cruz) Ralph Hartley (as Juan De La Cruz)   See fewer
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