Dr. Mureaux, a widower, has an only daughter, Ruth. One night when her father is away, a burglar breaks into the house. Ruth displays great courage, winning the admiration of the intruder. She questions him about his mode of living and finally induces the man to promise that he will return in a few days when she will do all in her power to get him an honest job.
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Cast
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David Thompson
Dr. Mureaux
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James Durkin Director
United States release November 13, 1914 · Produced in United States
Production
Thanhouser Company
Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · November 13, 1914
Theatrical
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