The Substitute Heiress (1912) Online
James Stillman, a young western millionaire, calls upon his New York broker, Arnold Winchester, who invites him to his country home. Winchester, however, receives a telegram which prevents him from going, but he sends Stillman and also sends a telegram to his daughter Emily, to entertain him. Emily receives the telegram just as she is about to leave on an automobile trip with her fiancé, William, and a couple of friends. They are all greatly disappointed until Chase suggests dressing Emily's Ruth in Emily's clothes and letting her play hostess during Emily's absence. The plan is adopted and Ruth is left to entertain Stillman. Stillman arrives and Ruth acts as hostess. They are greatly impressed with each other and before Stillman leaves they fall in love. Ruth is left very unhappy because she believes her love for Stillman is hopeless in view of her station, and Stillman is brought to earth with a thud soon after when he receives an invitation to Emily Winchester's wedding. He goes to...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Arthur V. Johnson | - | James Stillman |
 | Lottie Briscoe | - | Ruth - the Substitute Heiress |
 | Howard M. Mitchell | - | Arnold Winchester |
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