Volume II: Filmography

A MAN OF HONOR

April 25, 1916 (Tuesday)

Length: 2 reels

Character: Drama

Cast: George Marlo (J. Leonard Carter), J.H. Gilmour (retired banker), Madeline and Marion Fairbanks (his twin daughters), Bert Keyes (fighter)

SYNOPSIS, Exhibitors Herald, May 6, 1916:

"The daughter of a retired banker is in love with a pugilist who has entered the prize ring as a means to retrieve his family fortune. While doing some road work the fighter saves the girl when her horse runs away. The friendship started at this meeting ripens quickly into love. The banker objects to having a prize fighter for a son-in-law, and offers him a large sum of money if he will lose to his opponent in their coming battle. Instead he goes into the ring and wins the fight, as well as the admiration of his future father-in-law and the hand of the girl."

SYNOPSIS, Reel Life, April 22, 1916:

"Many tests have been tried in life to determine the honesty of some individual about to be offered a position of trust in which fidelity was the characteristic demanded most of the new incumbent. This idea has always been effective when used for dramatic purposes and never failed to arouse the keen interest of the audience. In the Thanhouser-Mutual two-part drama, A Man of Honor, a test was made that only the man with the strongest of convictions could withstand. This novel photoplay in which the Fairbanks Twins and George Marlo play the leading roles is unique among stories adapted for the screen.

"It is a delightful tale of the love of the daughter of a retired banker for a pugilist, who entered the prize ring as a means to retrieve his family fortune. While doing some road work, the fighter saves the girl when her horse runs away. A friendship started at this meeting ripens quickly into love. The father objects to having a prize fighter for a son-in-law, and offers him a large sum of money if he will lose to his opponent in their coming battle. Instead he goes into the ring and wins the fight as well as the admiration of his future father-in-law and the hand of the girl. The Fairbanks Twins have roles which will win them many new friends. Marion, as the studious, quiet girl, and Madeline as the athletic sister, who wins the heart of the hero, both give excellent performances. Bert Keyes shines in a difficult role, that of a prize fighter with social standing. J. H. Gilmour gives a dignified performance as the father."

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