An inmate, who is out of control, is suddenly calmed down when he hears the piano, but once out of hearing range, flies into another rage and escapes. The disturbed patient ends up at a doctor's house, finds the doctor's wife alone, and threatens her with a gun. The wife accidentally hits the keys on the piano, and the lunatic asks her to play. The piano has a calming effect on him again, and he spares her life. A accidental discovery is put into use, as the practice of playing the piano becomes a regular form of therapy.
Music makes for much more pleasant surroundings.
All shorts directed by D.W. Griffith and photographed by Billy Bitzer . All of these shorts on this video release are taken from mint-condition, pristine prints. All rights reserved.