Plot Summary

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 error of his ways and becomes suddenly charitable.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Virtue of Rags
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Francis X. Bushman Jr. as The Grouch

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

The Grouch

Helen Dunbar as The Widow

Helen Dunbar

The Widow

Bryant Washburn as The Rent Collector

Bryant Washburn

The Rent Collector

Howard Missimer as The Butler

Howard Missimer

The Butler

Margaret Steppling as The Child

Margaret Steppling

The Child

Harry Cashman as 1st Clubman

Harry Cashman

1st Clubman

Frank Dayton as 2nd Clubman

Frank Dayton

2nd Clubman

Ruth Stonehouse as

Ruth Stonehouse

Dolores Cassinelli as

Dolores Cassinelli

Whitney Raymond as The Bellboy

Whitney Raymond

The Bellboy

Production Companies

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company