The Lost Bracelet (1916)
At daybreak, Happy Bob Warren, "the dusty gentleman," is awakened from peaceful slumber in the open by the bell on the neck of an inquisitive cow; he rises and goes on his happy way. Retired merchant John Lawrence has a beautiful home in a Western city. His daughter Opal delights in humbling Jane, a poor relation and an orphan since childhood. Jane's position in the household is that of a servant. Anxious to please, Jane incurs Opal's displeasure and is sent to her garret room. Opal has a guest named Jerrold Arnold. Jerrold seeks Opal, who suggests an automobile ride. Jane is grudgingly taken along. On the road the machine stops and Jerrold is unable to fix it. Happy Bob comes up and in a jiffy remedies matters. Jane is pleasantly impressed with the stranger. With little thanks from the occupants, the automobile is driven away. Happy Bob looks down and discovers a costly bracelet. He puts it in his pocket, hoping to meet one of the party later. Back home Opal discovers her loss and accuses Jane. Jane is vindicated when Happy comes and explains matters. Jerrold is seen furtively putting his hand into his pocket. Mr. Lawrence invites the stranger to lunch, and Happy tells why he became a wanderer. It is the old story of the wife going off with "her true mate." Happy predicts dire results if he ever finds the man. In the afternoon Happy, going to the house in search of Jerrold for Opal, discovers the former robbing Lawrences' safe. He follows Jerrold and sees him place the money in a suitcase. When Jerrold leaves the room Happy takes out the money. Jerrold induces Opal to elope with him. Lawrence discovers his loss and Happy leads him to Jerrold's room. They see that the bird has flown, and then Happy makes a discovery. He sees the letter Jerold had been reading that morning. It is from his own wife, entreating Jerrold to come to her, as she is dying. Happy crumples the letter and in a few moments the pursuit is on. At the station Jerrold goes to pay for the tickets and discovers only bits of newspapers. Before he can turn away Happy, Jane and Lawrence rush up. Happy is ready to strangle Jerrold, but Jane stays him, and he allows the law to take its course. Opal returns home with her father.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Mayo | Director |
| Julian La Mothe | Writer |
| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Robert N. Bradbury | |
| William Spencer | |
| Helen Wolcott | |
| Francelia Billington |
