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349:"While 'old stuff' in the main, without any distinguishing high lights either in production, handling or cast, it is interesting...Of the character actors, Lon Chaney takes all the honors with Tully Marshall, of course, doing a small role in excellent fashion. The balance of the cast is acceptable.....The production is in six reels and runs a trifle too long." ---Variety
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Bradford is rushed to a hospital, where the doctors say only an immediate blood transfusion can save his life. Sylvia, who is working as a nurse there, immediately volunteers to donate her blood, giving him "the Gift
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