Fred ( Emory Johnson ), an orphan who was raised by his wealthy Uncle Oliver ( Winter Hall ), but when Fred marries Clara ( Ella Hall ) over his uncle's objections, the two men become estranged. When Fred and Clara's child Paul ( Zoe Rae ) is six years old, Fred insists that his uncle pay them a visit over Christmas. Uncle Oliver, a very lonely old man, resentfully accepts, but refuses to behave friendly towards Clara or Paul. On Christmas Day, Fred goes hunting with his uncle, and unknown to them, Paul tags along behind in his new Indian suit. Uncle Oliver sees the feathers behind a rock and, mistaking the headdress for a bird, fires a shot, mortally wounding the child. After Paul's death, the young couple are about to be divorced when Uncle Oliver awakens from his sleep, realizes it was all a dream and rushes downstairs to embrace everyone and wish them a Merry Christmas.
What a sad loss this early Christmas drama is for fans of silent cinema. Produced by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company and starring the popular actress Ella Hall, one can only hope a copy survives.
What a sad loss this early Christmas drama is for fans of silent cinema. Produced by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company and starring the popular actress Ella Hall, one can only hope a copy survives.
