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The Tenor (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

The Tenor (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Antonio and Paula Sartori are left orphans by the death of their mother. Paula is adopted by a rich American woman while Antonio is adopted by the chief of a wandering band of musicians. Antonio and Marianna, the chief's daughter grow up ...See moreAntonio and Paula Sartori are left orphans by the death of their mother. Paula is adopted by a rich American woman while Antonio is adopted by the chief of a wandering band of musicians. Antonio and Marianna, the chief's daughter grow up together. Years pass. Paula has confined himself to close study of medicine and has become a well-known surgeon. His foster-mother on her death bed tells him of his brother's whereabouts. He has met Genevieve Palmer, an heiress, and, becoming infatuated with her, marries her. Antonio has become a famous singer and he and Marianna are making such a success together that they are called to America. His foster-father has died some years before and on his deathbed gives to him a letter from the American woman telling of the adoption of Paula and where he can be found. Paula has a very large practice and to keep up his energy gradually begins to use morphine. The habit grows upon him and finally he is little more than a fiend. His wife tires at him and is continually seen at the brightest cafés. One day she returns and finds him in the act of taking an injection. She sees the marks on his arm and in a rage leaves him. Later he reads in the paper of the arrival of Antonio and decides to pay his brother a visit. Antonio and Marianna arrive and are given a splendid reception. Their singing proves to be the talk of the hour and Genevieve, who has seen Antonio in several of his plays, becomes infatuated with him. They have several tete-a-tetes and Antonio's passionate nature is aroused. Marianna sees the drift of his affection and although deeply wounded, does not give any indication of the fact. Antonio insists on taking Paula to see his sweetheart. The two brothers arrive at the house and Genevieve tenderly greets Antonio. Then she sees Paula and starts back in dismay as he is introduced. Paula denounces the woman, telling his brother that she is his wife. Overcome with rage, Paula starts for the woman, but his heart has become weakened by the drug and he falls dead. Antonio, overcome with horror, rushes from the house and back to the apartments where he and Marianna dwell. At last he has found out the kind of woman Genevieve is and in the reaction finds that Marianna has always held the true love of his heart. A reconciliation takes place between them. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Hobart Henley Antonio Sartori / Paulo Sartori (dual role) Antonio Sartori / Paulo Sartori (dual role) See fewer	Society Snobs (1921)
Carmen Phillips Marianna Marianna See fewer	The Hope Diamond Mystery (1921)
Gretchen Lederer Genevieve Palmer Genevieve Palmer See fewer	The Silent Lady (1917)
Walter Belasco Philippo Philippo See fewer	Lord John in New York (1915)
Lucy Payton The Adoptive Mother The Adoptive Mother See fewer	The Lure of the Mask (1915)
Ben Suslow Antonio as a boy Antonio as a boy See fewer	The Girl of My Dreams (1918)