To Err Is Human (1912)
Mr. Howard, a planter receives a letter from his son Ralph, who has journeyed to New Orleans on a business trip. The letter states that his son is about to return home. The father informs his neighbors, Mr. Blair and his daughter Dorothy, of his son's intended return. They welcome the news, especially Dorothy, who is in love with Ralph. Ralph takes the Mississippi River Steamer and while aboard he makes the acquaintance of a professional gambler, James Ballard who has all the appearance of a gentleman and soon persuades Ralph to join in a game of cards. Ralph is unlucky and loses all his money and is forced to give Ballard an I.O.U. for the money borrowed from him. Ralph arrives home and is given a hearty welcome. He is so much taken up with his love affair with Dorothy that he forgets the time is drawing near when he must make good the payment of the I.O.U. given to Ballard. He receives a letter from Ballard, stating that he will pay Ralph a visit and at the same time collect the money due him. Ralph is at a loss as to what to do, he realizes that he dare not ask his father for the money. Ballard arrives and Ralph is forced to be civil to him. Ballard gives him a little more time to get the money. Ballard is introduced to Dorothy and taken by her good looks proceeds at once to make a conquest. Of this Ralph disapproves which causes a quarrel. Ballard threatens Ralph, and declares that he will wait till evening for the money. If he don't get it he will inform Ralph's father and try to collect it from him. Ralph who has seen his father get some money from a planter decides to take some of it and pay Ballard. That evening the announcement of the engagement between Dorothy and Ralph is about to take place. While the guests are in the reception room, Ralph goes to his father's desk and secures some of the money. He is seen by Remus, an old servant who realizes that Ralph is committing an act of theft. Ralph goes to his room, nervous and agitate; the old servant goes there to summon Ralph, at his father's wish, sees the money in the drawer of Ralph's bureau where Ralph has hastily placed it. After Ralph leaves the room the old servant, in order to save Ralph, takes the money with the intention of returning it to the library desk. Remus goes to the library and as he is about to place the money in the desk Mr. Howard enters the library. Remus surprised puts the money in his own pocket, intending to place it in the desk as soon as the opportunity prevails. Mr. Howard discovers the absence of the money and as suspicion points to Remus, he is questioned and fearing that his young master will be found out, takes the blame on himself, confesses in order to save Ralph, hands over the money to Mr. Howard who, shocked at his old servant's action is lenient with him, but tells Remus he will have to leave the house at once. Ralph learns of Remus' confession of guilt and fools remorseful. He confesses to his father who, learning of his son's motive for his act, forgives him. Mr. Howard pays his son's I.O.U. and Ballard is informed that his presence is not desired in the house. Both father and son appreciate Remus' generous act. The announcement of the engagement takes place.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Mark M. Dintenfass | Producer |
