George Kenwood is the wealthy and indulgent father of a frolicsome, devil-may-care son. His kindness imposed upon, until finally his patience is exhausted, he orders his son to leave his ... See full summary
A Touching Affair (1910) Online
George Kenwood is the wealthy and indulgent father of a frolicsome, devil-may-care son. His kindness imposed upon, until finally his patience is exhausted, he orders his son to leave his house and never darken his door again. The latter assumes an indifferent air lights a cigarette, takes up his coat and hat and leaves the house. He is next seen seeking employment as an accountant in a brokerage office in New York, where his irrepressible manner and confident bearing gains for him a hearing. Having no credentials, except his personal statement, as to his honesty and ability, the broker informs him that it is not sufficient. As he turns away, discouraged and crestfallen, he catches a glance of sympathy from Annie, the pretty girl stenographer. The look inspires him to make another effort, so he turns with a burst of enthusiastic self-praise and finally convinces the broker, who at once employs him. Only a few days were necessary for Harry to prove his inefficiency and a disinclination ...
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J. Warren Kerrigan | - | Harry Kenwood | |
Adrienne Kroell | - | Annie | |
George Periolat | - | George Kenwood - Harry's Father |