The Winning Trick (1914)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Comedy, Short
Release: 1914-07-24
Director: Wilfrid North
Writers: N/A
Language: None | English
Stars: Lillian Walker , Arthur Ashley , Charles Eldridge , Mrs. E.M. Kimball
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The Winning Trick , The Winning Trick (United States of America)
Plot: Florence Trevor is a romantic young girl, who, although brought up in luxury, has acquired an idea that riches are not at all desirable. Alfred Fletcher, an extremely wealthy suitor, asks her to become his wife, and while she likes him, refuses, saying she will not marry a wealthy man. Fletcher is amazed and rather crestfallen. A few days later, he tells the girl's father he intends taking Florence at her word and proclaim he is a poor man. Trevor and his wife approve the plan and both appear shocked to learn from Alfred that he is financially ruined. Florence, however, experiences a change of heart. When the young man calls and asks her if she is willing to become his wife, now that he is poor, she throws herself into his arms. Her parents make strong objections to the match and the young people elope. At first all goes well, although Florence has heaps of trouble keeping house without the modern conveniences and latest improvements. Her husband pretends to be looking vainly for work. Threatened with eviction for non-payment of rent, she tries to find work herself, but meets with ill-luck and begins to tire of poverty. Alfred secures a position as butler in a beautiful mansion and after seeing the beautiful place and comparing it with her own cheap little apartment, Florence becomes discontented. When Alfred returns, she hysterically tells him, "I wish I had married a wealthy man." This is what he has been waiting for. The following day, she again visits the mansion in hopes of securing a position as maid. "The Master of the House" is announced, and Alfred, elegantly dressed, steps into the room. He has played "The Winning Trick" and Florence, after recovering from her amazement, snuggles lovingly in his arms, declaring she will never again long for poverty.
IMDB:tt0438606