The Winning of Beatrice · 1918
The Winning of Beatrice (1918) is a Comedy / Drama / Romance film directed by Harry L. Franklin, starring May Allison, Hale Hamilton, Frank Currier.
ComedyDramaRomance
Overview
John Maddox, Sr., who directs the Equity Trust Company with James Buckley, sends Henry Jenkins to steal a note of security from Buckley's safe, and in the struggle that ensues between Buckley and the burglar, the former is killed. Maddox claims that Buckley, failing in his scheme to steal from the company, committed suicide, and John Maddox, Jr., knowing that Buckley's daughter Beatrice is now penniless, breaks his engagement with her. Forced to earn her own living, Beatrice opens a candy factory, and with the help of her loyal friend, Robert Howard, the business becomes so successful that it presents a threat to Maddox's candy company. Maddox sends Jenkins to instigate a strike at Beatrice's factory, but when he is mortally wounded in a fight, he confesses everything. With her father's honor restored and her business flourishing, Beatrice happily agrees to marry Robert.
Cast
May Allison, Hale Hamilton, Frank Currier, Stephen Grattan, John Davidson, Peggy Parr, Francis Joyner, Baby Ivy Ward
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What is "The Winning of Beatrice" about?
John Maddox, Sr., who directs the Equity Trust Company with James Buckley, sends Henry Jenkins to steal a note of security from Buckley's safe, and in the struggle that ensues between Buckley and the burglar, the former is killed. Maddox claims that Buckley, failing in his scheme to steal from the company, committed suicide, and John Maddox, Jr., knowing that Buckley's daughter Beatrice is now penniless, breaks his engagement with her. Forced to earn her own living, Beatrice opens a candy factory, and with the help of her loyal friend, Robert Howard, the business becomes so successful that it presents a threat to Maddox's candy company. Maddox sends Jenkins to instigate a strike at Beatrice's factory, but when he is mortally wounded in a fight, he confesses everything. With her father's honor restored and her business flourishing, Beatrice happily agrees to marry Robert.
When was "The Winning of Beatrice" released?
The Winning of Beatrice was released in 1918.
Who stars in "The Winning of Beatrice"?
The cast includes May Allison, Hale Hamilton, Frank Currier, Stephen Grattan.
