A Change of Spirit
A Change of Spirit is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet.
Plot
A young woman lives under the strict supervision of her narrow-minded father, who allows her only the company of her chaperone. While walking in the park, she flirts with a young man who is part of a pair of gentleman thieves. He introduces himself by gallantly retrieving a book she has dropped. While returning it, he secretly steals her handbag so he can visit her later under the pretense of returning her "lost" property.When he calls on her, her father is away. In a moment of rebellion, she invites him inside. During his visit, he secretly takes the house key, planning to return that night with his partner to rob the place. However, when he accidentally encounters the girl a second time, he becomes genuinely smitten. The thought of his promise to burglarize her home that night now disturbs him.