The Spirit of the Light; or, Love Watches on Through the Years's primary photo
  • The Spirit of the Light; or, Love Watches on Through the Years (1911)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Spirit of the Light; or, Love Watches on Through the Years (1911)
Short | Short, Drama
Far out in the breakers stands the old light house, its beacon kept burning by its faithful old guardian assisted by his beautiful daughter, Nan. The old sentinel of the sea is a picturesque old structure and attracts the attention of a ...See moreFar out in the breakers stands the old light house, its beacon kept burning by its faithful old guardian assisted by his beautiful daughter, Nan. The old sentinel of the sea is a picturesque old structure and attracts the attention of a young artist named Philip, who secures lodgings with the old man with permission to paint a picture of the attractive scene. The next morning while busily engaged at his easel, Philip sees Nan approaching, her beauty intensified by the radiant sunlight. He asks her to allow him to paint her portrait; she consents, and he at once starts his pleasurable task. During the progress of the work he falls in love with Nan, and each day she grows fonder of him. He has very nearly completed the painting when he is suddenly called away by a telegram stating that his mother is dying. He bids Nan farewell, saying he will return and finish her portrait as soon as possible. During his absence he is stricken with fever. She does not hear from him for some time. She anxiously awaits a letter, which reaches her while sitting in the dory that serves as a communication between the lighthouse and the main shore. While reading the letter, the boat is unfastened from its moorings and drifts out to sea. Her father hears her cries for help; he is so feeble he is unable to reach her and he tries to throw her the oars which are lying on the shore, hoping they may float towards her. The boat with its precious burden keeps drifting farther and farther away until it is lost sight of. The old lighthouse keeper is agonized and tries to make his way to the tower to start the lights, while an approaching storm adds to his fears. He drops dead. Philip returns, learns what has happened and while sitting in the twilight dreaming of Nan, her vision appears and directs him to guard the light. He obeys, and safety for the incoming vessels is assured. Obsessed by the associations of the place and lured by the vision of the beautiful girl whom he loves with an undying affection, he becomes the lighthouse attendant and grows old in the service, faithful to the last, until he is called by "The Spirit of the Light" to join in the realms of the eternal light of Heaven. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Charles Kent
See all filmmakers & crew (1)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Spirit of the Light; or, Love Watches on Through the Years.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 22, 1911
Release date
Apr 22, 1911 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Spirit of the Light; or, Love Watches on Through the Years.

Cast

 + Add Cast
3 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Kent's primary photo
Charles Kent
The Lighthouse Keeper The Lighthouse Keeper   See fewer
As You Like It (1912)
Robert Gaillard's primary photo
Robert Gaillard
A Painter A Painter   See fewer
The Golden Pathway (1913)
Florence Turner's primary photo
Florence Turner
The Painter's Wife The Painter's Wife   See fewer
Far from the Madding Crowd (1915)
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews