The Simple Life (1912)
To escape the snares of matchmaking mothers with marriageable daughters, Jack Vincent, a young millionaire, decides to "disappear" for a few weeks. For a few days he lives the life of a tramp. His wanderings bring him into the village of Bingtown, and on the road he comes upon "Cy" Smith, proprietor of the village grocery store, a victim of "speed mania." His wagon had just been upset, and his fresh market goods distributed along the road. Jack, seeing the old man's plight offers his aid. Together they set to work and when the task is completed, Smith, impressed by Jack's frank and engaging manner, offers him a position as clerk, $8.00 a week and board. Jack accepts the position. Jack is introduced to Marie, Smith's daughter. She falls in love with Jack. Not only does she keep her love secret, but from her actions Jack decides she dislikes him. This pains him for he has come to love the village and its inhabitants. In a village such as Bingtown, "house parties" are considered quite the proper thing and two weeks after entering the employ of Smith, Jack receives an invitation to attend one. He tries to beg off saying he has no "party suit." His excuse is overheard by Marie and it troubles her. She wants him to attend the party. While trying to devise ways and means to get Jack to the party, an advertisement catches her eye, "Suits $10.00, will include shoes, hat, shirt, collar and tie." Marie hurries to her room and finds it will take every penny of her savings, but she does not hesitate. By a ruse she secures Jack's measurements and sends off for the suit. When it arrives she examines it eagerly and then joyfully places it on Jack's bed. When Jack discovers the "creation" he is almost overcome. He knows instinctively that Marie is the guilty party and rather than offend her he decides to attend the party arrayed in his new suit. He dons it and as he suspected, it is a glorious misfit. While the merriment is at its height, it is discovered that Jack is the missing millionaire for whom his friends had instituted a thorough search. Marie is heartbroken but Jack convinces her that money is not everything in this little world of ours.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| J. Russell O'Leary | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| William Lampe | |
| Anna Lehr | |
| Paul Scardon |
