Through the carelessness of his office-boy, Stillwell, a typical old grouch, drops his watch and puts a dent in the case. He arrives home in a rage to find his daughter Marjorie talking to ... See full summary
Father's Timepiece (1914) Online
Through the carelessness of his office-boy, Stillwell, a typical old grouch, drops his watch and puts a dent in the case. He arrives home in a rage to find his daughter Marjorie talking to Reggie, her lover, whom he detests. Stillwell roars out, "I don't want to see you with that penniless cub again. Understand?" His daughter tearfully leaves the room, while Reggie also decides that it is no place for him. Later, at a street crossing, Stillwell is knocked down by an auto and helped to his feet by "Slippery Jim," a pickpocket, who, at the same time relieves the old gentleman of his watch. Pete, a hobo, also runs to Stlllwell's assistance, and is accused of taking the watch. He is arrested and locked up. Reggie, looking to secure a cheap watch, visits the pawnshop where "Slippery Jim" had sold the dented timepiece, and purchases it. At Stlllwell's office later, the latter recognizes it and has Reggie arrested. The pawnbroker, at court, refuses to identify either Reggie or the watch and ...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Billy Quirk | - | Reggie |
 | Constance Talmadge | - | Marjorie Stillwell |
 | Lee Beggs | - | Old Stillwell - Marjorie's Father |