A potentially violent patient in an insane asylum is calmed when he hears a nurse playing the piano. But shortly afterwards he breaks free, eludes his pursuers, and acquires a gun. He soon comes to a house where a young wife is home alone, and there is a tense confrontation.

Credits

D.W. GriffithDirector

Lionel BarrymoreThe Doctor

Charles Hill MailesThe Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)

Claire McDowellThe Doctor's Wife

Lillian GishThe Nurse