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Jimmy Karr, lover of horses, and held in his family as a ne'er-do-well, because of the constant deficiency of his budget, on account of the costliness of his string of ponies, attends an ... See full summary
Jimmy Karr, lover of horses, and held in his family as a ne'er-do-well, because of the constant deficiency of his budget, on account of the costliness of his string of ponies, attends an auction of horses. He makes a real find in an unpromising looking horse and making a part payment, hurries home to raise the balance of the purchase price. The family of Benefuls, including a charming daughter, Beatrice, a sweetheart of Jimmy's, runs down from the city on a week-end to attend the polo game. Jimmy's brother, Stephen, is a rival for the hand of Beatrice and finding small favor in her eyes, becomes unprincipled and unsportsmanlike. When Jimmy approaches his brother for a loan to buy Blue Knot, Stephen exposes his brother's lack of business ability to Beatrice's father and the father at once opposes the match between Jimmy and his daughter, Beatrice. Jimmy's family purposely slight Jimmy in entertaining their friends, a fact which only arouses sympathies of Beatrice. Elmer Boeseke, a ...

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    • Author: Amarin
    A timely picture, giving a melodramatic love story, a variant on the old race horse theme, but fairly acceptable. The photography is as clear as can be and the scenes are often full of beauty. A polo game well pictured is included. The players are acceptable and the offering will please. - The Moving Picture World, July 4, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    Edward Coxen Edward Coxen - Jimmy Karr (as Ed Coxen)
    Winifred Greenwood Winifred Greenwood - Beatrice Beneful
    George Field George Field - Stephen Karr
    John Steppling John Steppling - Mr. Beneful
    William Bertram William Bertram - Mr. Karr
    Ida Lewis Ida Lewis - Mrs. Karr
    Elmer Bosoeke Elmer Bosoeke - Himself - Elmer Boseke
    Blue Knot the Horse Blue Knot the Horse - Himself - Blue Knot
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