Unto the Third Generation

Unto the Third Generation (1913)

28 Nov 1913 • Drama, Short, Romance
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The girl loved her home and she meant to abide by what her parents said. Her intentions might have been realized but for that irresistible force, fate, which brought her to the man. He was a young doctor; he had ideals and he worked in the congested East Side. It was a week after the meeting that she went to call on her grandfather and met the young doctor again. A card which he had given her grandfather, she took home. Later, she, with the maid, visited him at his office and she consented that he should call upon her. The girl's father is the owner of a large manufacturing house and he desired his daughter to marry a businessman of his own kind, Mr. Goldberg, a large buyer. Though the man is invited to the house and given opportunities to associate with the girl, he fails to make an impression. Of an evening the doctor called, but her father and mother show their dislike for him. Grandfather, the rabbi, calls and openly shows his feelings, so the doctor leaves. Later, with the consent of the rabbi, the wedding agreement is drawn up with the Jewish salesman without regard of the girl. She has her heart set on the doctor, and she meets him in the street and the park. When the wedding is about to be celebrated, an elopement is arranged, at the urging of the girl. The rabbi interferes, and after reading the law to the girl, is successful in returning her to her home. However, the wedding with the salesman is called off after he is discovered flirting with one of the girls, and the doctor continues his labors among the poor. This is carefully watched by the rabbi, and after many nights spent in prayer and thought, he goes to the doctor's office, takes him to the girl's home and gives his blessings.

Harry Solter
Director
Walter MacNamara
Writer
Florence Lawrence, Matt Moore, Joseph MacDonald
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Language: English
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