The son falls in love with his millionaire father's stenographer, against the parental wishes. To get rid of her influence over Wallace, Burton, Sr., discharges Madge. But the young man follows her and they are married. By so doing he separates himself from his father altogether.
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Wallace Reid as Wallace Burton - the Son
Billie West as Madge Burton - the Son's Wife
Al W. Filson as Burton Sr. - The Father
Tom Wilson as The Burglar
John B. O'Brien Director
United States 27 October 1914
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