A Model Young Man (1914)
No sooner had Jack proposed to Nell and been accepted, than Auntie enters, and after congratulations, suggests that he speak to father. Jack is not enthusiastic, but Auntie insists. The interview is satisfactory. Jack omitting to mention that his wealthy grandfather allows him only a small income. He buys an engagement ring, which uses up all his cash, and telegraphs to Grandpa for more "for charitable work," but after three days of anxious waiting he receives no answer. After a strenuous night with "the boys," and a little game of poker, Jack has a headache the next morning, his room is a wreck, and all he has left from the game is a lone white chip. When Fittem, his tailor, delivers an ultimatum concerning a past-due bill past due, "Tell him I'm dead." While shopping that morning, Auntie and Nell discover their money has been stolen. Fearing to lose the dress selected, Nell decides to borrow some money from Jack. When she knocks at Jack's door, he thinks it is the tailor and prepares to give him a warm reception. Finding it is Nell, he nearly faints. She is astonished at the appearance of the room and asks him what is the matter. He pretends illness, and accepting his explanation, she tells him of her errand and he nearly collapses. He is then kept busy explaining why his shoes are on the piano, his watch in a glass of water and his trouble with the persistent tailor. She decides to stay to lunch, ordering an elaborate meal for herself, while he orders a weinerwurst and a glass of beer, but the waiter, upon being refused immediate payment, gathers up the dishes and departs. Nell bursts into tears. Later, she reminds him of the loan and Jack becomes desperate. Auntie, meanwhile, worried over Nell's absence, arrives, bringing Jack a telegram from his grandfather, extending him unlimited credit, and Jack, in an ecstasy of joy, writes out a check for his tailor and one for Nell, then putting his arms around both women, breathes a prayer of thankfulness for his narrow escape.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| James Young | Director |
| Jacques Futrelle | Writer |
| James Young | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Sidney Drew | |
| Ethel Lloyd | |
| Mrs. E.M. Kimball | |
| George Stevens |
