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  • The Primeval Test (1913)
  • Short | 20 min | Short, Drama
The Primeval Test (1913)
Short | 20 min | Short, Drama
Dr. Harrison, a student of human nature, believes that environment largely molds one's character. He writes as much to his friend, Bob Stannard, who, owing to business, has been neglecting his wife. Resenting this, his wife has permitted ...See moreDr. Harrison, a student of human nature, believes that environment largely molds one's character. He writes as much to his friend, Bob Stannard, who, owing to business, has been neglecting his wife. Resenting this, his wife has permitted the attentions of Dr. Harrison, an old admirer. Bob discovers the slight affair between his wife and the friend and he realizes that something must be done, that his place in the wife's affections are threatened. On the following day he calls upon the doctor and recounts his troubles. He is reminded of the primeval days when men carried their women to lonely caves and held them until worldly cares were forgotten. The suggestion strikes home to the disconsolate husband. In the meantime Bob's wife has decided to leave him and join the admirer. Bob learns of it and as she is about to depart takes her by main force, blindfolds her and carries her bodily to an auto. In the lonely hills he forces her to dress in skins while he adopts the same garb. Although he longs to take her in his arms he is stem and compels her to obey. As time goes on she admires his strength and finds his domination less irksome. A final test is decided upon. A letter is sent to the old admirer by the doctor, informing him of the whereabouts of Mrs. Stannard. The misguided youth starts in search; he comes upon her in the strange garb. Bob, waiting, surprises both and drives the interloper off and the wife demonstrates that she is fully conquered and love is complete for her husband. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Otis Turner
Writer
Allan Dwan (scenario)
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Updated Nov 6, 1913
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Nov 6, 1913 (United States)

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4 cast members
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Robert Z. Leonard
Bob Stannard Bob Stannard   See fewer
The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Margarita Fischer
Margery Stannard Margery Stannard   See fewer
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John Burton
Dr. Harrison Dr. Harrison   See fewer
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Reece Gardner
Dick Thompson (as Reese Gardner) Dick Thompson (as Reese Gardner)   See fewer
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