Millionaire Edward Ross fakes bankruptcy during a dinner party to test his fawning friends, who immediately abandon him. Disillusioned, he leaves his wealthy life to work as a factory porter and find true friendship among the working class. When a factory overseer insults a worker named Jennie, Edward defends her by knocking the man down, sparking a close bond between them. Edward later falls severely ill and penniless, prompting Jennie to secretly sell her beautiful blonde hair to buy him food and medicine. Touched by her profound sacrifice, Edward recovers, reveals his true wealth, and marries her, bringing her into his world of luxury.
D.W. Griffith
Director
Arthur V. Johnson
Edward Ross
Florence Lawrence
Jennie Colman
Harry Solter
The Butler / Foreman
George Gebhardt
The Valet
Mack Sennett
Guest / Man in Fight
Linda Arvidson
Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's
Robert Harron
Man Leaving Factory
Charles Inslee
Employer / Guest
Marion Leonard
Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's
Adopt a Highway66%
Cardboard Boxer63%
Brotherly Love70%
Fast Girls61%
Hungry Hearts65%
167%
What Maisie Knew71%
Hardball64%
Charm City Kings78%
Holy Lands61%
The Nest60%
Salomé62%
The Good Neighbor65%
All Together Now67%
La joven69%
The Safety of Objects65%
Strange Weather58%
Hellion58%
Farming62%
God's Pocket58%
