Film

A Daughter of the Poor

1917 · 50m · Drama · Comedy

A young girl, Rose Eastmen lives with her lazy Uncle, who works as a janitor in a publishing house. Lacking education, both Rose and her Uncle are susceptible to the socialist ideas of writer Rudolph Creig. One day Rose encounters Jack Steven's the wealthy son of the publishing house, working on his car. She believes he is a common laborer, and begins seeing him. Through her exposure to Jack, Rose begins to realize the rich are not such an abominable people. Rudolph has also reached this conclusion after learning Steven's has published his book. Now with a hefty royalty check and success, Rudolph is able to marry Rose.

Bessie Love

Rose Eastman

Carmel Myers

Hazel Fleming

Max Davidson

Joe Eastman

George Beranger

Rudolph Creig

Carl Stockdale

James Stevens

Roy Stewart

Jack Stevens

Mae Giraci

Lola (as Tina Rossi)

• Edward DillonDirector
• Anita LoosWriter
• Philip R. Du BoisDirector of Photography

Release date

March 17, 1917

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

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