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The Money Mill
(1917) United States of America
B&W : Five reels
Directed by John S. Robertson
Cast: Dorothy Kelly [Helen Ogden], Evart Overton [Jack Burton], Gordon Gray [Richard Drake], Edward Elkas [Gregory Drake], Charles Kent [Reverend Doctor Granger], Logan Paul [Thomas Ogden], Mr. McCormack [John King], Mrs. Costello (Mae Costello) [Mrs. King], Mr. Sterrer [Carter McGee]
The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by Greater Vitagraph, Incorporated [A Blue Ribbon Feature]. / Scenario by A. Van Buren Powell, from a story by Roy L. McCardell. / © 1 March 1917 by The Vitagraph Company of America [LP10273]. Released 5 March 1917. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Having sold his share in a mine, Gregory Drake blows it up in pique when it turns out to be good, and disappears, leaving Helen Ogden sole owner, as her father was killed in the mine. Later, in New York, Helen is much sought because of her money. Dr. Granger, a worker among the poor, induces her to see his “family,” as he calls the many in want. Helen becomes interested and is loved by the poor for her good deeds among them. She buys a pin from Jack Burton on the bread line. Later Dr. Granger secures him employment as a reporter. Jack loves Helen, and she begins to feel affection for him, but he realizes that her money stands between them. Richard Drake, Gregory’s son, is operating a get-rich-quick investment scheme in New York when his father turns up. By changing the names on the old sales document Gregory has reserved, the swindlers are able to steal the mine from Helen. She feels that now she and Jack are on a plane, but Dr. Granger convinces her that they must both work to recover the mine. This Helen does by becoming a stenographer at the “Money Mill” and after many adventures she and Jack are united through Dr. Granger.
Survival status: The film is presumed lost.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 13 January 2024.
References: Website-AFI; Website-ASFFDb; Website-IMDb.
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