Merely a Millionaire (1912)
Brewer, a millionaire, and three friends are discussing the coming ball at the Country Club. They propose to go as tramps. Brewer is not over-enthusiastic until one of them bets he's afraid. Finally all agree. Next day after leaving his betrothed at her home, he sees a tramp on the road and fancies he recognizes a resemblance to himself. He stops the auto and calls the tramp up, who reluctantly comes. Brewer gives him his card and gets the tramp's promise to come to the address. That evening the tramp, who has kept his promise, agrees to go to the ball as Brewer, with instructions to be a good fellow and himself. The tramp arrives at the Country Club in Brewer's auto. The lackeys recognize the machine and think it is Brewer. Ferguson, the club champion, speaks to the tramp, who snubs him. The president thinks it's Brewer, takes him into club room, where they meet the others, who are impersonating tramps. All compliment the tramp on his make-up and mannerisms. Ferguson comes in. The tramp resents his way and calls him. Ferguson invites him outside; the members try to stop it, but the tramp goes. When they get outside Ferguson begins to lay the law down, but the tramp goes him one better and wants to fight then and there, much to Ferguson's surprise, who always thought Brewer a bit weak. The tramp when he comes back surprises the members by calling Ferguson a big bluff. Later, in the reception room the tramp meets Miss Carew, Brewer's betrothed, who takes him outside. She begs him to stop masquerading and to kiss her. She sorely tries him, but his manhood keeps her sacred and he makes excuses and takes her back to the dance. At supper the tramp is presented with the club's trophy as the best disguised, and later as they are all leaving, evades Miss Carew by asking her to call at 4 p.m. next day. The tramp makes a flying leap into the auto and escapes. Brewer is waiting for the tramp, who finally arrives, gives the cup to Brewer, is paid and thanked, and with jaunty air leaves. Next day Brewer comes into his apartments, closely followed by his betrothed, who chides him for not kissing her last evening at the ball. Brewer is thankful to the tramp for guarding his honor. Members who have been invited to call at 4 p.m. begin to arrive. Brewer at first is nonplussed, but finally sees through it and orders his man to bring wine and cigars. Ferguson is announced. Brewer is timid and wonders what it means. Ferguson at first is slightly embarrassed, then boldly apologizes. Brewer takes it slightly different to his intentions and shakes hands. Later, under the bridge, the tramp, by his lonesome fire, takes money from his pocket, then the rose he begged from the lady, and sighingly mutters, "Gee, but she sure was a peach!"
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Hobart Bosworth | Director |
| Hobart Bosworth | Writer |
| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Hobart Bosworth | |
| Herbert Rawlinson | |
| Al Ernest Garcia | |
| Roy Watson |
