Although Wid's lists Homer Scott as the cameraman for this film, information in the Paramount Studio records credits James C. Van Trees.
The production was announced in the 18 Nov 1916 Motion Picture News as the next starring vehicle for Vivian Martin. Director E. Mason Hopper was currently working with writer Adele Harris to develop the scenario. Principal photography, which took place at lists Homer Scott as the cameraman for this film, information in the Paramount Studio records credits James C. Van Trees.
The production was announced in the 18 Nov 1916 Motion Picture News as the next starring vehicle for Vivian Martin. Director E. Mason Hopper was currently working with writer Adele Harris to develop the scenario. Principal photography, which took place at
Grouchy old millionaire Joseph Snow, who suspects his relatives of coveting his money, decides to frustrate them by faking his death and leaving his estate to Abby Lou Maynard, a poor young woman who works in an antique shop. Sequestered in a secret room inside the mansion, Joseph watches as Abby uses her sudden wealth for the benefit of others. Among the recipients is a member of the Snow family for whom she finances a haberdashery. Another is her sweetheart, Tom Cobb, who is developing a tea kettle that cannot boil over. Abby's generosity imbues the old man with the spirit of romance, and after unmasking himself at a costume ball, Joseph adopts her as his daughter. ...
Grouchy old millionaire Joseph Snow, who suspects his relatives of coveting his money, decides to frustrate them by faking his death and leaving his estate to Abby Lou Maynard, a poor young woman who works in an antique shop. Sequestered in a secret room inside the mansion, Joseph watches as Abby uses her sudden wealth for the benefit of others. Among the recipients is a member of the Snow family for whom she finances a haberdashery. Another is her sweetheart, Tom Cobb, who is developing a tea kettle that cannot boil over. Abby's generosity imbues the old man with the spirit of romance, and after unmasking himself at a costume ball, Joseph adopts her as his daughter.
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