Mental Suicide (1913)

Plot Summary

Neilan, an architect, young and ambitious, having graduated with honors, procures a position as assistant in the city architect's office. Although hearts are willing, his love affair with Toddles seems hopeless owing to Toddles' sense of duty as a sister to Pauline, an invalid. Neilan calls upon Toddles and presses her for a definite answer to his proposal. Toddles refuses, telling him she cannot marry while her sister lives. Pauline suffers a relapse, due to her mental agitation, and the doctor advises Toddles that the only hope of prolonging Pauline's life is the South American climate.

Full Cast & Characters

Wallace Reid

Reid - a Contractor

Pauline Bush

Pauline - an Invalid

Jessalyn Van Trump

Toodles - the Invalid's sister

Marshall Neilan

Neilan - an Architect

David Kirkland

Kirkland - a contractor

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