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Hearts and Flowers
(1914) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Francis X. Bushman [John Martin], Eleanor Kahn [Ruth Russell], Ruth Stonehouse [Mrs. Russell, Ruth’s mother], Bryant Washburn [Mr. Swift]
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 6 January 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? As the result of a mistaken marriage, Mrs. Russell, broken in spirit and body, becomes ill and is ordered to the hospital by her physician. While her mother is ensconced in the hospital, her little daughter, Ruth, wanders aimlessly through the corridors and strikes up an acquaintance with Mr. Swift, a wealthy clubman, who is convalescing. The two become fast friends and Mr. Swift requests Ruth to call him Daddy. Ruth goes on errands for Mr. Swift and being liberally remunerated, she purchases flowers with which to make her mother’s days brighter. Swift recovers and leaves the hospital, much to Ruth’s sorrow. Not having the necessary money with which to purchase more flowers for her mother, and seeing some in an ash-can, the little girl picks them up and is bringing them to her parent when they fall to pieces. Overwhelmed with grief, she gives way to tears and is found by Swift as he is leaving his club. He purchases a large bouquet and takes it to her mother, whom he discovers is his old sweetheart, and Swift had never stopped loving her, so a happy ending is assured.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 12 April 2025.
References: Website-IMDb.
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