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The Way to Heaven (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

The Way to Heaven (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

After losing the last of his money in a card game, habitual drunkard Pete Carney goes home in an ugly mood to his poor tenement and abuses his wife Mary and little daughter Bessie. Finally he goes out. Outside the door of their rooms he ...See moreAfter losing the last of his money in a card game, habitual drunkard Pete Carney goes home in an ugly mood to his poor tenement and abuses his wife Mary and little daughter Bessie. Finally he goes out. Outside the door of their rooms he stops and sees his wife, who has determined to leave him, take some money from an old sugar bowl. He rushes back, brutally grabs the money from her, and departs. At a nearby saloon, Pete puts the money on the table and prepares to sit in on a game when his wife, who has followed him, grabs the money and rushes back to the house--pursued by her enraged husband. In their room at home, Mary shuts the door and leans against it. Outside, Pete takes out a pocket knife and tries to cut the panels. He drives the blade through the door, and into Mary's breast. He is horrified when he discovers what has happened and flees. Bessie finds her mother, and getting no response to her caresses, begins to cry. Neighbors learn of the tragedy and take care of little Bessie. They tell the child her mother has gone to Heaven and she steals out to find Heaven and Mother. After asking several strangers, she finally comes to a den of thieves, the leader of whom is called "The Fox." She asks him the way to Heaven and, exhausted, climbs into his lap. Pedro, one of the men, tries to steal the little girl's cross and chain, which "The Fox" prevents. They fight. "The Fox" is seriously wounded and asks her to pray for him. Then, although suffering from his wound, he succeeds in carrying her to a nearby convent, where she will receive the tender care of loving hearts. His mission fulfilled, he is overcome with emotion, and collapses, with a prayer on his lips. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Charles Bennett Pete Carney Pete Carney See fewer	Treasure Island (1934)
Anne Schaefer Mary Carney Mary Carney See fewer	A Little Princess (1917)
Buddy Harris Little Bessie Carney Little Bessie Carney See fewer	The Little Bugler (1914)
George Holt Actor Actor See fewer	In the West (1923)
Loyola O'Connor Actress Actress See fewer	Hoodoo Ann (1916)