Breach of Promise (1912)
Lizzie Snodgrass, an unattractive lady of uncertain age, is betrothed to Michael Thomson, who has no affection for her, but who is terribly in need of the ready cash which she possesses. A short time after the engagement Michael is informed by a lawyer that he has inherited a large sum of money. At this information he is overcome with joy, as he can now break his engagement to Lizzie, having no need of her money. He calls on his fiancée and declares the engagement off. She having read in a paper that Michael has inherited money, knows immediately that is his reason for casting her off. Before they part, she vows a breach of promise suit will be started against him. A few days later, while walking on the street, Michael hearing a newsboy crying "Extra," purchases one and sees that he is being sued by Miss Snodgrass for $50,000. Looking up he sees Lizzie and the constable approaching him to serve the papers. Just here there is an exciting chase between the distracted man and Lizzie and the constable. Finally, he is caught and has no alternative but to accept the papers. Shortly afterwards his lawyers notify him that they have discovered that he is not the right Michael Thomson and, therefore, the money is not his. Rather than face poverty again, he calls on Lizzie and pleads to renew the engagement. After much coaxing the lady consents and they go forth to find a minister. While Michael enters a house to inquire if the reverend gentleman can perform the ceremony, Lizzie waiting for him, buys a paper, and is horrified to learn that her husband-soon-to-be is penniless. She then realizes why he returned to her. Upon emerging from the house the jubilant man is confronted by the angry woman, who denounces him bitterly and, jumping into the carriage, drives off, leaving Michael tearing his hair and railing at fate.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| William Robert Daly | Director |
| R.O. Baker | Writer |
| Carl Laemmle | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| John R. Cumpson | |
| Vivian Prescott | |
| Hayward Mack | |
| Augustus Balfour |
