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An Old Man's Folly (1911) Online

An Old Man's Folly (1911) Online
Original Title :
An Old Manu0027s Folly
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama
Year :
1911
Type :
Movie
Rating :
6.2/10

Warren Williams, an aged widower, leaves his country home for New York. In New York, he writes his daughter, a young lady of eighteen, that he has married and is bringing his wife home the ... See full summary

An Old Man's Folly (1911) Online

Warren Williams, an aged widower, leaves his country home for New York. In New York, he writes his daughter, a young lady of eighteen, that he has married and is bringing his wife home the next day. The woman, an actress, establishes herself in the house and makes things miserable for everyone, especially for Louise, her step-daughter. The last straw is broken when the new wife orders the picture of Louise's mother removed from the house, and during the absence of her father Louise leaves home. The old man suffers alone until in his misery he resolved that he must try to find his daughter. Leaving the country home he goes to New York and takes up the search. In the meantime, the actress wife has learned from a woman friend in New York that her former husband has been released from prison and is looking for her. A reply to her friend asks that this latter do what she can to get rid of Williams and promises her $5,000 if she accomplishes the mission. At a picture theater the old man ...