Man's Greed for Gold

Overview

The old miser, living in a tenement, keeps his savings in an earthen idol. The janitor of the building suspects that the old man has concealed wealth, but is unable to locate if. Finally the miser dies and the janitor disposes of the idol to a dealer in antiques. Carter, a bank clerk, is given to speculation, and in response to his wife's earnest appeal, be promises to give up the precarious practices, which are jeopardizing his position and happiness. However, the young man is weak and breaks his promise.

Cast

A.W. Farnum

An Old Miser

Hal Clements

The Janitor

Harry F. Millarde

Carter - a Bank Clerk

Alice Hollister

Mrs. Carter