The Burden Bearer
The Burden Bearer
1915, English. Directed by Burton L. King.
Elinor Chalmers, head saleslady in a department store, loves architect Harry Edmonds. They marry in haste but keep their union secret due to the store’s policy of dismissal of married women. Harry is offered a substantial commission by wealthy businessman Henry Allison for a new home and meets his daughter Alice. The couple still living apart attract new suitors, Alice for Harry and Gardner, the store’s floorwalker for Elinor. Elinor calls at Harry’s office and tells Harry that their baby will soon arrive. Harry ignores her but Gardner is still in love with Elinor, and she realizes she cares for him. Harry is injured in an accident, calls for Elinor and begs forgiveness before he dies. After her mourning period Gardner proposes to Elinor and they marry.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 22 July 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- F. McGrew Willis
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The Burden Bearer runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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The Burden Bearer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 July 1915. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Burden Bearer, try The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Won't Back Down, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Burden Bearer?
The Burden Bearer (1915) was directed by Burton L. King and stars Edward Sloman, Adele Lane, Belle Adair.