The Dupe (1916)

Working his way through college, Frank Jackson becomes chauffeur for Rogers, a wealthy clubman, who neglects his wife. Mrs. Rogers falls in love with Frank. Rogers catches Frank examining his pocketbook and accuses him of theft. He then demands that Frank furnish him with divorce evidence. Frank accepts, then warns Mrs. Rogers. She begs him to stay and protect her. Rogers forces attentions on his wealthy ward, Florence Milburn. She meets Frank and they fall in love. Mrs. Rogers declares her passion for Frank, and he goes away. Detectives hired by Rogers find her about to kill herself. Frank finds Rogers trying to kiss Florence and beats him off. The lovers are happy while Rogers and his wife are miserable.

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GenresDrama Short
FilmmakersRole
E.D. Horkheimer Producer
H.M. Horkheimer Producer
CastRole
Frank Mayo
Virginia Norden
Neil Hardin
Lillian West