The Usurper (1910)
Francis Scott, a lonely old bachelor, dies leaving his extensive fortune to his only living relative, his nephew, Richard Kirby, a Californian. Dick is delighted with his good fortune even while he mourns the death of his uncle, whom he has never seen, for he is engaged to Anne Marlowe, a fellow clerk in the offices of Fern & Co. Bert Humphreys also loves Anne, but his attentions have been most unwelcome, for he is addicted to drink, and his familiarity is resented by Dick when he tipsily seeks to steal a kiss from the girl. Bert is resentful of Dick's good fortune and plans with some of his cronies to abduct his successful rival and with the papers of identification go to New York and present himself as his heir. The plan succeeds, and Dick, bound hand and foot, is held a prisoner in a cabin in the woods near his suburban home across the bay from San Francisco. Bert has no trouble in usurping Dick's place with the law firm and begins to spend money royally, trusting to his accomplices to hold Dick a prisoner until he has had his fling in New York and is ready to take flight with the bulk of the estate. But the men indulge in a drunken quarrel while Dick has his bonds loosened that he may eat, and with quick action the prisoner overcomes his jailers, secures their revolvers and escapes. He makes his way to Anne's home to learn that she has become alarmed at his silence and has left for New York to search for him. He arranges with the manager of Fern & Co. to accompany him to New York, where he denounces the usurper, who is turned over to the police while Dick and Anne, reunited, plan a speedy marriage.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
