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The Virtue of Rags

The Virtue of Rags

1912Short
DramaShortFantasy

A grouchy landlord discharges a kind-hearted rent collector for failing to collect the rent from an impoverished widow. After dreaming that he himself is experiencing the sordid experiences of being destitute, the old man sees the...

Director
Theodore Wharton
Writers
Charles Dickens, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Stars
Francis X. Bushman, Helen Dunbar, Bryant Washburn
Release Date
December 17, 1912
Language
None, English
Country
United States
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🎭 Top Cast

Francis X. Bushman
Francis X. Bushman
as The Grouch
Helen Dunbar
Helen Dunbar
as The Widow
Bryant Washburn
Bryant Washburn
as The Rent Collector
Howard Missimer
Howard Missimer
as The Butler
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Margaret Steppling
as The Child
Harry Cashman
Harry Cashman
as 1st Clubman
Frank Dayton
Frank Dayton
as 2nd Clubman
Ruth Stonehouse
Ruth Stonehouse
Dolores Cassinelli
Dolores Cassinelli
Whitney Raymond
Whitney Raymond
as The Bellboy

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

🏷️ Keywords

based on novel

🎯 Categories

DramaFantasyShort

⭐ Featured Review

It is notable for the work of Mr. Bushman
by deickemeyer2017-04-12

"The writer herewith makes a confession. After seeing this picture he determined to look up the identity of the Old Grouch. When in future he sees the statement that Francis Bushman is a master of makeup he will remove his hat and acquiesce. He was able, however, to discover Howard Missimer playing the butler and the club member; and one of the other club members also playing the police sergeant. This is a fine picture, a sort of Christmas Carol on the screen, although there is no suggestion of Christmas in the play itself. It is notable for the work of Mr. Bushman; it is convincing and it reac..."

📖 Synopsis

A grouchy landlord discharges a kind-hearted rent collector for failing to collect the rent from an impoverished widow. After dreaming that he himself is experiencing the sordid experiences of being destitute, the old man sees the...