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The Shadow of the Cross (1912)
Short | Drama, Short

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The Shadow of the Cross (1912)

Short | Drama, Short

Leandre and Jacques, two young Italians, are in love with Francesca Tonelli, a beautiful girl. Leandre is favored by Francesca. One night a dance is to be held and Leandre writes Francesca pleading with her to wear a red rose if she ...See moreLeandre and Jacques, two young Italians, are in love with Francesca Tonelli, a beautiful girl. Leandre is favored by Francesca. One night a dance is to be held and Leandre writes Francesca pleading with her to wear a red rose if she returns his love. By chance Jacques secures possession of the letter and, in a frenzy of jealousy, changes the word "red" to "white." All unknowing of the trickery involved. Francesca innocently wears the white rose and Leandre leaves the town with a broken heart. Taking opportunity of the chance offered, Jacques wins Francesca for his wife. The years pass and Leandre has become a monk. One day a poor girl falls exhausted at the cloister door and Leandre is horrified to discover it is Francesca. He cares tenderly for her, and then learns for the first time of Jacques' perfidy and that he has deserted her. Francesca dies, and Leandre swears to have revenge on his false friend, though bound by his eternal vows. Years pass and one night a stranger falls senseless at the monastery door. Leandre carries him to his room and there, by the flickering light of a candle, recognizes the wasted face as that of Jacques. Whipping a knife from Jacques' belt, Leandre raises it aloft. Suddenly the candle is dashed to the floor and the room is left in blackness. Gradually a shaft of light penetrates the gloom and falls upon the crucifix on the table. Then the form of Leandre, with repentant face, crawls to the table and bows before the crucifix, while his lips move in silent prayer. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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3 cast members

Name	Known for
Ruth Stonehouse Francesca Tonelli Francesca Tonelli See fewer	The Scarlet West (1925)
E.H. Calvert Leandre Leandre See fewer	The Wizard (1927)
Bryant Washburn Jacques Jacques See fewer	Captain Midnight (1942)