The Dark Silence (1916)
In Paris Mildred White becomes romantically involved with both Derwent Ainsworth and Dr. Mario Martinez. She prefers Derwent, but when he leaves suddenly to see his dying father, Mario convinces Mildred that he has deserted her. World War I begins, Derwent returns for Mildred, but upon learning that she is leaving Paris with Mario, he enlists in the army. Mildred, learning of Mario's deception joins the Red Cross to be near Derwent. When he is blinded in battle unbeknownst to him Mildred assumes his care. Their love renewed, though he is unaware of her identity, the two soon marry. Mildred then prevails upon Mario to perform a special operation on Derwent's eyes. His vision restored the pair restate their love.
Director: Albert Capellani
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Clara Kimball Young as Mildred White |
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Paul Capellani as Dr. Mario Martinez |
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Barbara Gilroy as Sibil Ainsworth |
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Edward Langford as Derwent Ainsworth |
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Jessie Lewis as Fifine |
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Joseph M. Attie as |
| Directing | Albert Capellani | Director |
| Writing | Paul West | Story |
| Camera | Hal Young | Camera Operator |
