27 June 1916 Drama, Crime 20 mins
Leila Hughes is the sole support of her aged grandmother. Tom Duane, a young contractor, has become acquainted with Leila and finds much to admire in her. Aggressive with his men, Tom becomes timid and embarrassed in the presence of a woman.
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Harry Carey as Tom Wayne
Stella LeSaint as Leila Hughes
Jean Hathaway as Leila's Grandmother
Hayward Mack as Clay Wimburn
United States 27 June 1916
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