The Book Agent's Romance (1916)

8.0/10 23 min Crime Drama

Overview

The book agent meets the daughter of a capitalist on a street car when she accidentally ties her shoelace to his. A few days later the girl's father advertises for a butler. A gang of crooks send one of their number to apply for the position. He is accepted. The capitalist gives his wife the choice between a trip abroad and a pearl necklace.

Cast

Gilbert M. Anderson

The Book Agent

Lee Willard

The Capitalist

Lloyd Bacon

The Butler

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