Back to Broadway (1914)
Fatigued from overwork, Cash, a railroad magnate, plans a long cruise with a congenial stag party upon his luxurious big yacht, cutting off all communication with the business world. A newspaper reporter gets wind of the departure and Cash's business enemies plan a great "scoop" during his absence. Cash receives a telegram from his business associates informing him of the enemies' deal and advising him to return at once. He hurriedly departs for shore, telling the rest of the party that he will return presently. He loses his traveling bag with his check book inside, and discovers himself in a strange town without a cent. Unshaven and disheveled, he is refused admittance to a hotel where he is laughed at when he claims to be the celebrated Mr. Cash. He finds himself in a strange predicament. He cannot even send a telegram, collect. He finally wanders exhausted and in despair into a public park, realizing that unless he reaches New York at a certain time, his trip would be in vain. It happens that Bessie Williams, an ex-manicurist, of the same building where Cash's home office is located, takes a short flight in musical comedy, and finds herself stranded in the same town with Cash. She discovers him in the park, recognizes him, and reveals her identity. Cash explains his predicament and she offers to help him reach New York, although she has not a cent. By a clever ruse, they take lodging as father and daughter at a leading hotel where every courtesy is extended to them. Cash telegraphs in code to New York for a thousand dollars, which he receives, and manages to reach New York in time to frustrate his competitor's plot. Bessie is rewarded with a generous financial acknowledgment of her help and starts to do Broadway, glad that she took her flight in musical comedy and got stranded.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Ralph Ince | Director |
| George Randolph Chester | Writer |
| Ralph Ince | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Anita Stewart | |
| E.K. Lincoln | |
| Merton Haley | |
| Charles Richman |
