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The Old Oak's Secret (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

The Old Oak's Secret (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

At the outbreak of the Civil War, wealthy Southern planter James Blackthorne is commissioned to join the Confederate forces. Before leaving he makes his will, leaving his estate to his ward, Dick Carroll. A clause in the will, gives ...See moreAt the outbreak of the Civil War, wealthy Southern planter James Blackthorne is commissioned to join the Confederate forces. Before leaving he makes his will, leaving his estate to his ward, Dick Carroll. A clause in the will, gives freedom to the old slave, Moses; this clause the master reads aloud to Moses. After Blackthorne leaves, Moses fearing that if the document is discovered he will be set free and separated from the household he loves, hides the will in an old tree, which is the trysting place of Dick and his neighbor sweetheart, Nancy. Dick, a private in his guardian's company, is with Blackthorne when he is killed during one of the first battles, and before Blackthorne dies, he tells him of the will and that it is in the library of the mansion. Dick writes this information to Nancy. A northern cousin of Blackthorne's comes to the plantation, and finding no direct heir, installs himself as owner. When Nancy discovers this, she gains access to the library of the mansion, but sees that the will is not in the place designated by Dick. Sharpe, the northern cousin, is about to sell the famous oak for a big sum to the owner of a furniture factory. Dick comes home on sick furlough, with a wounded right arm. He meets Nancy at their trysting place, and sees Sharpe and the factory agent walking among the oaks. Sharpe compels old Moses to mark the trees that the agent selects to buy. They come upon the young lovers under the famous old oak. Sharpe orders Moses to mark that oak. Moses refuses, saying that he is a free negro, and does not have to obey. He produces the will from its hiding-place in the tree. He believes it to be his "free paper." It proves to be the precious will, leaving the entire estate to Dick. Sharpe is ordered off the plantation. Dick is happy in the possession of the estate and the young lovers in the joyous contemplation of their marriage. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Patricia Palmer Nancy (as Margaret Gibson) Nancy (as Margaret Gibson) See fewer	The Hidden Law (1916)
George Cooper Dick Carroll - Nancy's Fiance' Dick Carroll - Nancy's Fiance' See fewer	The Unholy Night (1929)
Jerry Bonner Moses Moses See fewer	The Old Oak's Secret (1914)
Otto Lederer Actor Actor See fewer	The Jazz Singer (1927)
Charles Bennett Actor Actor See fewer	Treasure Island (1934)
Harry Haskins Actor (as H.R. Haskin) Actor (as H.R. Haskin) See fewer	Risky Business (1926)
J.W. Thornby Actor Actor See fewer	The Old Oak's Secret (1914)