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St. Joseph’s Taper
(1913) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by [?] Robert Goodman?
Cast: Mildred Bracken [Dolores]
Méliès Star Films [American] production; distributed by [?] The Vitagraph Company of America through The General Film Company, Incorporated? / Produced by Gaston Méliès. / Released 20 February 1913. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Pentino has loved and wooed Dolores for many months, but when he learns she has no dowry, he refuses to marry her. Dolores’ stepmother is furious at her step-child and gives her three days in which to get married or go to a convent. Dolores in her sorrow confides in her father, the beloved mediator of all his parishioners, and he advises her: “My child, pray to the good St. Joseph. Burn this taper before his shrine and he will grant your request.” Dolores at the shrine, meets Morales, the rich young merchant, who has come to offer thanks for his prosperity. But his taper will not light; his offering is refused. In his dilemma he turns to Dolores and she intercedes for him to the good St. Joseph with a prayer. Her prayer is answered. The taper is miraculously lighted. And so is her other prayer, for Morales asks her hand in marriage.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 10 October 2023.
References: Thompson-Star p. 232 : Website-IMDb.
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