Virtue Is Its Own Reward (1914) Online
Annie, in order to give her sister, Alice, an education, to dress her properly, labors in a local canning factory. Unknown to Annie, Alice has engaged herself to Seadey Swaine, the son of a well-to-do businessman. Time passes and Alice is about to graduate. Annie works nights to provide her sister with the proper graduation dress. At this time Annie exhibits a diamond ring and informs Alice of her engagement. Later, Alice decides, against her sister's advice, to go to work in the canning factory to provide herself with a suitable wedding trousseau. In the factory Alice meets Duncan Bronson, manager of a department. Bronson, who bears an unsavory reputation, is attracted to Alice and succeeds in winning her approval. Annie looks on with troubled eyes. She gives Alice a bit of sisterly advice, but the younger girl refuses to give heed. Annie seeks out the manager, but is only laughed at for her pains. She suddenly blooms forth prettily adorned with dresses purchased with money she had ...
Cast overview: | |||
Pauline Bush | - | Annie Partlan | |
Gertrude Bambrick | - | Alice Partlan | |
Tom Forman | - | Seadley Swaine | |
Lon Chaney | - | Duncan Bronson |
This is a lost film
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