The Abandonment is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Donald MacDonald starring Helene Rosson, Forrest Taylor and Harry von Meter.

[1] It was part of Mutual Film Corporation's Masterpicture series, which were based on works of prominent fiction; the story was written by Kenneth B.

[4] The 1916 film publications Motography and The Moving Picture World both described the production's plot as "unusual" and "original".

[4] Dr. Edmund B. Stewart is a talented young physician who is working hard to build both his professional reputation and practice.

[8] Emily grows resentful that his dedication to duty has curtailed so much of her social life; she starts spending time with Benson Heath.

He passes a check on his already overdrawn bank account, uses the money for gambling, and then takes Emily away to avoid being arrested.

Hearing the noise, the tramps wonder what is happening, so they carefully open the closet door a bit to see.

Stewart thinks Emily has shot her husband so he tells the sheriff he is responsible for Heath's death.