What Love Can Do Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for What Love Can Do.
What Love Can Do Ending Explained: Widower Calvert Paige leaves his baby daughter Johnnie in New York and goes West where he becomes wealthy as a mine owner and newspaperman. Directed by Jay Hunt, this 1916 drama film stars Adele Farrington (Lil Magill), alongside C. Norman Hammond as Calvert Page, Orin Jackson as John Morris, Kingsley Benedict as 'Brad' Hamilton. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of What Love Can Do?
Widower Calvert Paige leaves his baby daughter Johnnie in New York and goes West where he becomes wealthy as a mine owner and newspaperman. Lil Magill, who came to work on his newspaper, becomes infatuated with Paige, as he is with her, and they become lovers. After several years Lil has become a successful author but Paige has tired of her. Their estrangement grows when Lil takes the side of striking miners against him.
Jay Hunt's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Adele Farrington (Lil Magill)'s journey. Lil Magill, who came to work on his newspaper, becomes infatuated with Paige, as he is with her, and they become lovers.
How Does Adele Farrington (Lil Magill)'s Story End?
- Adele Farrington: Adele Farrington's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- C. Norman Hammond (Calvert Page): C. Norman Hammond's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Orin Jackson (John Morris): Orin Jackson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of What Love Can Do Mean?
The ending of What Love Can Do brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Adele Farrington's story may not satisfy all audiences.