Hearts of Men (1912) Online
Dave Melborn, a young country boy, comes to the city to make his fortune, but finds the doors of employment closed to him because of his inexperience. His money gives out and he is reduced to sleeping in a slum lodging house. Here he receives a letter from his old mother, saying she is ill and for him to come to her. Heart-broken and desperate, he falls easy prey for a crook who persuades him to do a "second-story job" with him that night. As they are leaving the house with their loot they are discovered by a passing officer, who attempts to capture them. The crook knocks the officer senseless with a "billy," but before they can affect their escape, several others surround them and they are lodged in jail. At the trial the wounded officer gives his evidence, then the boy's lawyer makes his plea in his defense. On the witness stand, Dave tells the jury how he was lured to the city by advertisements of opportunities to make fortunes. A series of beautiful visions follow, showing him ...
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Billy Mason | - | Dave Melborn - Country Boy (as William Mason) |
 | William Bailey | - | The Crook |
 | Joseph Allen Sr. | - | The Judge (as Joseph Allen) |
 | Helen Dunbar | - | The Mother |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Harry Dunkinson |