For Her Sweetheart's Sake (1909)
In the Wall Street office of Redmond & Barker, brokers, on Christmas Eve, the former is discovered looking over papers, making calculations, as Barker enters, takes a seat and enters into earnest conversation with his partner. A portrait of Redmond's niece, Mollie, meets Barker's gaze, and he at once asks for her hand in marriage. Redmond appears pleased, gives his consent, then writes a note to the girl to the effect that he will not return until late, sending his clerk, Philip, to deliver it. The clerk reaches the house, which is lavishly decorated for the holidays, and is waiting in the parlor, when Mollie rushes downstairs, startling Philip out of his reverie. She teases him coquettishly, finally taking a position under the mistletoe. The young man is decidedly bashful, so Mollie throws her arm around his neck and kisses him, Philip beating a hasty retreat. Mollie, with a party of girlfriends, are awaiting Redmond's return. He finally comes, his partner with him. After salutations, Redmond tells Mollie of Barker's proposal of marriage and of his desire that she accept. Mollie is at first surprised, then indignant, positively refuses, and dashes from the room. Her uncle follows, tries to argue with her, then commands her to obey. He then locks her in a room. She decides to make her escape from the house, and a little later we find her in boy's clothes, carrying a valise, climbing out of the window to freedom. Some days later, in passing her uncle's window, where a card reading "Boy Wanted" is displayed, she applies and is given a position. She overhears a quarrel between her uncle and Barker over a loan, and from the attitude of the latter is led to believe that he plans to get the money, by fair means or foul. She determines to save her uncle, makes herself known to Philip, tells of her suspicions, and together they plan to thwart the villain. She overhears Barker plan with a villainous looking individual to rob the safe that night. After business hours she and Philip, both armed, hide in the office after they have dispatched a message to Redmond, asking him to come there at once. At the appointed time Barker and his colleague enter the office and commence operations. Mollie and Philip jump up, cover them with revolvers and force them to surrender, just as Redmond enters. Barker and his accomplice are marched off to jail, while Philip and Mollie are taken home by Redmond, where the two lovers receive the blessing and good wishes of the uncle.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Van Dyke Brooke | Director |
