The Gift Supreme (1920) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Bradford's loyalty to Sylvia brings him into conflict with his father, while Sylvia's life-saving act ultimately changes Eliot's opposition.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Son Defies His Father

Bradford refuses Eliot's demand that he end his friendship with Sylvia, and Eliot disinherits him. Eliot also tries to have Sylvia arrested on a false charge, prompting Bradford to confront him.

Key Events

• Bradford Refuses to Leave Sylvia — Bradford refuses his father's demand to end his friendship with Sylvia. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton, Sylvia Alden, Eliot Vinton Location: Not specified
• Eliot Disinherits Bradford — Eliot disinherits Bradford for refusing to break with Sylvia. Characters: Eliot Vinton, Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Not specified
• Eliot Targets Sylvia — Eliot tries to have Sylvia arrested on a false prostitution charge. Characters: Eliot Vinton, Sylvia Alden Location: Not specified
• Bradford Rebukes His Father — Bradford angrily excoriates Eliot over the false accusation against Sylvia. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton, Eliot Vinton Location: Not specified

Sylvia Disappears

Bradford goes to tell Sylvia about his disinheritance but discovers that she has already left town. He opens a cheap restaurant in the area to feed homeless people.

Key Events

• Sylvia Has Left Town — Bradford goes to tell Sylvia he is disinherited but finds she has left town. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton, Sylvia Alden Location: Not specified
• Bradford Opens a Cheap Restaurant — Bradford opens a low-cost restaurant to feed homeless people. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Boggs Court area

A Violent Attack

Merney Stagg stabs Bradford in a drunken rage at the restaurant. Bradford is rushed to the hospital, where doctors say that only an immediate transfusion can save him.

Key Events

• Merney Stabs Bradford — Merney stabs Bradford in a drunken rage one night. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton, Merney Stagg Location: Bradford's restaurant
• Bradford Is Rushed to Hospital — Bradford is taken to a hospital after being stabbed. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Hospital
• Doctors Call for Transfusion — Doctors say an immediate blood transfusion is the only way to save Bradford. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Hospital

The Gift of Blood

Sylvia, now working as a nurse at the hospital, volunteers to donate blood to Bradford. Bradford also learns that Merney helped Eliot frame Sylvia, and Eliot witnesses Sylvia's devotion.

Key Events

• Sylvia Volunteers Her Blood — Sylvia, working as a nurse, volunteers to donate blood to Bradford. Characters: Sylvia Alden, Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Hospital
• Bradford Learns of the Frame-Up — Bradford learns Merney helped Eliot frame Sylvia. Characters: Bradford Chandler Vinton, Merney Stagg, Eliot Vinton, Sylvia Alden Location: Not specified
• Eliot Sees Sylvia's Devotion — Eliot sees how deeply Sylvia loves Bradford after she donates blood to save him. Characters: Eliot Vinton, Sylvia Alden, Bradford Chandler Vinton Location: Hospital

Permission to Marry

Moved by Sylvia's love for his son, Eliot grants Bradford and Sylvia permission to marry. The story ends with Eliot's opposition giving way to acceptance.

Key Events

• Eliot Permits Their Marriage — Eliot grants Bradford and Sylvia permission to marry. Characters: Eliot Vinton, Bradford Chandler Vinton, Sylvia Alden Location: Not specified

Story Breakdown

• Bradford's Defiance — Bradford refuses to abandon Sylvia despite Eliot's demand.
  • A Father's Demand — Eliot insists Bradford end his friendship with Sylvia.
  • Inheritance Lost — Eliot disinherits Bradford after his refusal.
• Eliot Targets Sylvia — Eliot attempts to use a false accusation against Sylvia.
  • False Charge — Eliot tries to have Sylvia arrested on a false prostitution charge.
  • Bradford's Rebuke — Bradford angrily confronts his father over the accusation.
• Sylvia Leaves Town — Bradford searches for Sylvia after his disinheritance but finds she has gone.
  • News of Disinheritance — Bradford sets out to tell Sylvia what has happened.
  • An Empty Meeting — He discovers that Sylvia has already left town.
• Service in Boggs Court — Bradford establishes a modest way to help people in the area.
  • Cheap Restaurant — Bradford opens a low-cost restaurant.
  • Feeding the Homeless — The restaurant serves as a means to feed homeless people.
• Merney's Attack — A violent assault puts Bradford's life in immediate danger.
  • Drunken Rage — Merney stabs Bradford at the restaurant.
  • Hospital Emergency — Bradford is rushed to the hospital for treatment.
• Sylvia's Gift — Sylvia's work at the hospital brings her back into Bradford's life.
  • Urgent Transfusion — Doctors say Bradford needs an immediate blood transfusion to survive.
  • Blood Donation — Sylvia volunteers to donate her blood to Bradford.
• Frame-Up Revealed — Bradford learns of Merney's part in the effort against Sylvia.
  • Merney's Involvement — Bradford learns that Merney helped Eliot frame Sylvia.
  • Eliot Sees the Truth — Eliot witnesses Sylvia's love for his son through her selfless act.
• A Changed Decision — Eliot's opposition yields to permission for Bradford and Sylvia to marry.
  • Marriage Permission — Eliot grants the couple permission to marry.
  • Reconciliation — The story concludes with Eliot accepting their marriage.

Directed by

Oliver L. Sellers

Key Cast

• Bernard J. Durning — Bradford Chandler Vinton
• Seena Owen — Sylvia Alden
• Melbourne MacDowell — Eliot Vinton
• Tully Marshall — Irving Stagg
• Eugenie Besserer — Martha Vinton