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In his will, Mr. Baird leaves his son Arnold just one seven-passenger auto and a hundred dollars to keep it filled up and in good repair. When James Bennett hears of this, he insists that Baird do something to make his fortune before he can marry his daughter Ruth. Bennett begins by using the car to start a jitney-bus line. This is not terribly impressive to Bennett -- who owns a trolley company -- and he decides he would rather see Ruth married to his controller, William Mott-Smith.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumArnold Baird
  • Photo of Agnes VernonAgnes VernonRuth Rennett
  • Photo of Helen WrightHelen WrightMrs. Bennett
  • Photo of Molly MaloneMolly MaloneWanda Heimstone
  • Photo of Mark FentonMark FentonJames Bennett
  • Photo of H.J. BennettH.J. BennettWilliam Mott Smith
  • Photo of Walter BelascoWalter BelascoIsrael Heimstone
  • Photo of Harry De MoreHarry De MoreTom Nolan

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