The Fortune Hunters (1911)
Wright and Pow, two foreign adventurers, migrate to America and, finding themselves short of funds, set about toe repair their fortunes by seeking the hand of an heiress. By pretending that they are of noble birth, they find no difficulty in gaining an entrée into wealthy, if not aristocratic circles. "Get Rich Quick Wallace," whose fortune has been acquired by certain shady transactions through years of political strife and turmoil, has retired from the active control of his numerous enterprises and is devoting himself to the pleasures of his family. It is this hale and hearty old capitalist who falls an easy prey to the scheming, polished rogues. Wallace has two daughters whose ambition to shine as social leaders, causes them to cast aside two honest and sturdy young Americans, who really love them for themselves, in favor of the two foreign fake nobles. They lose no time in pressing their suit, knowing that to marry into the Wallace family means a life of ease and luxury. In a turmoil of excitement the impostors are ejected from the house of the irate millionaire and before the girls can realize what is happening, their two old admirers, who knew beforehand what was coming, secure licenses and the marriages go on just the same, although the grooms are changed.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
