The Test of Friendship Trailer (1908)

15 December 1908 Drama 13 mins

Millionaire Edward Ross fakes bankruptcy during a dinner party to test his fawning friends, who immediately abandon him. Disillusioned, he leaves his wealthy life to work as a factory porter and find true friendship among the working class. When a factory overseer insults a worker named Jennie, Edward defends her by knocking the man down, sparking a close bond between them. Edward later falls severely ill and penniless, prompting Jennie to secretly sell her beautiful blonde hair to buy him food and medicine. Touched by her profound sacrifice, Edward recovers, reveals his true wealth, and marries her, bringing her into his world of luxury.

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Cast

Arthur V. Johnson as Edward Ross

Florence Lawrence as Jennie Colman

Harry Solter as The Butler / Foreman

George Gebhardt as The Valet

Mack Sennett as Guest / Man in Fight

Linda Arvidson as Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's

Robert Harron as Man Leaving Factory

Charles Inslee as Employer / Guest

Marion Leonard as Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's

Crew

D.W. Griffith Director

International Releases Dates

United States 15 December 1908

Production Companies

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

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