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When the directors of the bank decided the institution needed a more progressive hand at the helm, they elected Bruce Canfield president in place of Caleb Worth, they gave old Caleb his ... See full summary
When the directors of the bank decided the institution needed a more progressive hand at the helm, they elected Bruce Canfield president in place of Caleb Worth, they gave old Caleb his heaviest blow. His life had been spent in the service of the bank, and as a reward, was thrown out into the world, too old to make a fresh start in life. The directors had not meant to be unfair. Caleb was old, and from their view, past his period of usefulness. Bruce Canfield was young. The bank needed young blood. There was only one answer to the situation. Winifred, Caleb's daughter, and Canfield had been very good friends. In fact, they were engaged. When Bruce took old Caleb's place, Grace promptly refused to marry him. The next year old Caleb vainly tried to find a new position. He could not afford to retire, and was too old to learn new tricks, and for a time there was desperately hard sledding. Winifred tried to help by giving piano lessons. Her sadness was changed to acute misery. One day, he ...

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    • Author: Jelar
    A pleasing and meritorious visualization, that carries with it sympathy for the leading role, the old bank president, who, his colleagues imagine, has outgrown his usefulness. Many touching scenes are shown. William West portrays the title role in a masterly manner, and Bessie Learn as his daughter is graciously sweet. The acting on the part of all the cast is adequate. A picture that is above the average. - The Moving Picture World, May 2, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    William West William West - Caleb Worth
    Bessie Learn Bessie Learn - Winifred Worth - Caleb's Daughter
    Duncan McRae Duncan McRae - Bruce Canfield
    Elizabeth Miller Elizabeth Miller
    Charles Sutton Charles Sutton
    Richard Neill Richard Neill
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