A Man's Way is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres, starring William Garwood, Charlotte Burton and Louise Lester.
Afterward, Henry went out to pursue his career, that of a geologist, meanwhile let ting business gradually crowd out Louise, who never forgot to love him.
In the city, Henry steadily followed in the footsteps of success, shaking off, for a time, the thoughts of his child-wife, off in the mountains with her old grandfather.
Louise's unrequited love for Henry undermined her health and she had to be sent up into the mountains to regain her strength.
[3] In a positive review, Motography said, "While without a doubt the setting stands out above all else in this picture there is a story told within it that by far surpasses many of the so-called 'screen masterpieces' of today for it not only presents a different style of hero from that the public is used to but illustrates a little sidelight of life, the working of a man's ambition and love against each other.
Three characters, portrayed by William Garwood, Vivian Rich and Charlotte Burton, carry practically the entire story and each of the players has succeeded in making a real flesh and blood person of the role they interpret.
"[4] The Moving Picture World criticized the film's screenwriting, calling it "not clear-cut and fails to get to its destination convincingly".
The journal praised the other aspects of the film, stating, "The camera work, including some perfect double exposures, is highly commendable and there are some lovely scenes in it.
"[5] The Motion Picture News agreed, writing, "Beautiful scenes mark this absorbing story".