A Fool and His Money Are Soon Parted; or, The Prodigal Son Up-to-Date (1908) watch online HD

Our picture opens with a view of an old farm, the father and the eldest son plowing in the field. The younger boy, who does not fancy this kind of work, is sitting beneath a tree carefully ... See full summary

Our picture opens with a view of an old farm, the father and the eldest son plowing in the field. The younger boy, who does not fancy this kind of work, is sitting beneath a tree carefully scanning an illustrated city paper. The father finds him here, scolds him for his indifference and indolence, and bids him help his brother in the field, as he is too ill to work. The old man continues on his way homeward. The younger son watched the old man, then resumes his reading. The following scene shows the simple parlor of the farm house. It is after the funeral of the old farmer. The widow and two boys with several relatives are seated about. With the exception of the younger son, all are deeply affected. The will is read, and by its provision the indolent son is left $5,000.00 in cash. With this amount of money at his disposal, the farmer boy imagines himself rich and determines to leave the old homestead and see the world. His mother and brother remonstrate with him, but he refuses to ...