The Measure of a Man
The Measure of a Man is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse, written by Tom Forman, and featuring Lon Chaney and Pauline Bush. The film today is considered lost.(Note* - This film should not be confused with the 1916 Universal film of the same title which starred J. Warren Kerrigan).
Plot
Helen MacDermott has been brought up in a strict religious environment by her widowed father until she meets Bob Brandt, a dashing adventurer/ gambler who sweeps her off her feet. She elopes with him over her father's objections, and all is well until 6 months later when the local Vigilant Committee denounces Brandt as a cheat and a swindler, and orders him to leave town. Helen is too proud to return to her father, and loathes divorce, so she reluctantly leaves with Bob.
More details
author | Tom Forman |
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director | Joe De Grasse |
genre | drama |
keywords | injured kill saying goodbye widow |
publisher | Universal Pictures |
theme | short |