The Usurer (1913)
Because of his wife's illness, young clerk David Mills is forced to solicit a loan from Grydes, a soulless, unprincipled man devoid of sentiment, with an overshadowing passion for money. Unable to repay the exorbitant interest, David is mercilessly bled into bankruptcy by the human vampire. Ernest Renard and his sister Beatrice, rich philanthropists, seek a suitable person to fill the position of superintendent for a large institution they have founded: a home for crippled children. The scheming Grydes sees the advertisement and makes written application, representing himself to be well-qualified for the position. Renard determines to personally investigate the applicant and visits the town where the loan-shark lives. On his way to Grydes' home, Renard is attacked by a thug and left in a desperate condition. He manages to reach Grydes' house, where the unscrupulous agent, failing to recognize the stranger, shows his true colors by refusing him assistance. Literally thrown out by Grydes, Renard is picked up by David, who helps him home and tenderly cares for him. The developments following the occurrence of this incident, while highly pleasing to David and his wife, as the young clerk secures the position of superintendent, fall with crushing force upon the heartless Grydes.
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