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.

Drama

The Dark Silence

Similar Films

  • The Rights of Man: A Story of War's Red Blotch
  • The House with the Golden Windows
  • Wife Number Two
  • She
  • The Highbinders
  • The Strongest
  • The Heart of Esmeralda
  • The Sleep of Cyma Roget
  • The Law and His Son
  • The Light That Failed
  • The Spider and Her Web
  • The Quack
  • The Blue Bonnet
  • The Wrong Bottle
  • The Highest Bidder
  • Shadow of the Law
  • I Was Meant for You
  • When Love Forgives
  • The Kiss

NextFilm 2025