The Stage Child

The husband was not cruel, but was what is called a "good provider," but he never could realize that his wife ought to have a chance to spend money. And when she found that she could earn a good living because of the excellent voice, she left him, taking their baby daughter along. Then she joined an opera company, went on the road, and speedily achieved success. But six years later she found that her voice was failing her, and the skilled physician who was called in was forced to tell her that she would never recover it again. Thus in one day she fell from the proud position as a star to that of a woman with no prospects. Her little daughter felt sorry for "Mamma," and going to the theater, applied for a position as dancer. And it was promptly given to her. Then the law stepped in. A policeman informed her that a child of her tender years had no right to appear upon the stage. So the child called upon the mayor, and expressed her opinion of a statute that would prevent a little girl from supporting her sick mother. The mayor was won over by her entreaties, and went to see the manager. Then he realized why he had taken such a fancy to the child. He and his wife mutually forgave each other, and their home is much happier than it was when they "just drifted along." - IMDb