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Promissory Notes (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

Promissory Notes (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

James Cuthbert, a. rising young Wall street broker, is so busy trying to make money for his extravagant young wife, that he has forgotten that a woman needs love and companionship as well as clothes and jewels. His wife, not finding the ...See moreJames Cuthbert, a. rising young Wall street broker, is so busy trying to make money for his extravagant young wife, that he has forgotten that a woman needs love and companionship as well as clothes and jewels. His wife, not finding the attention she requires at home seeks it elsewhere, and Jack Mason, a supposed friend of Cuthbert with more money than principle, supplies the necessary requisites. The wife, while thoughtless, is not bad, and keeps Mason at arm's length. This only makes the game more interesting for him, and, to gain his point, he promises her that if she ever needs anything to come to him for it. Cuthbert, in a moment of money stringency, borrows from Mason on a promissory note, payable in a certain length of time. The note falls due, and Cuthbert is unable to pay. Mason sees his opportunity and refuses to extend the time limit. The wife, seeing her husband in trouble, suddenly discovers that she loves him, and recalls to Mason his promise to help her. Seeing his chance, he agrees on condition that she meet him that night at his office. That same night one of the little shadows of the underworld decides that the office may perhaps yield six months' board and lodging, and enters by the most convenient way, by the fire escape and window. He no sooner gets to work than Mason comes to keep his appointment with the wife, and the shadow takes refuge in the closet. The wife arrives, and discovers that Mason's promises are worthless. In the meantime, Cuthbert receives a telegram from his business partner, saying that if he can stall Mason off for another day, all will be well. Cuthbert goes to Mason's home and learns from his servant that he is at his office. He gets to the office just in time to hear his supposed friend making violent love to his wife. Forgetting money, promissory notes, and all, he breaks open the door and denounces both of them. The shadow in the closet then decides to take a hand himself. He opens the door and tells them all what he thinks of them, especially Mason. Then, just to show that he controls the situation, he burns the promissory notes and makes a graceful exit. The result is a reconciliation, between wife and husband, and the discomfiture of Mason. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Fred Aldis James Cuthbert (as Mr. Aldis) James Cuthbert (as Mr. Aldis) See fewer	The Trap That Failed (1915)
Peggy Coudray Mrs. James Cuthbert Mrs. James Cuthbert See fewer	The Awakening of Patsy (1915)
Raymond Russell Jim Mason (as Ray Russell) Jim Mason (as Ray Russell) See fewer	The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914)
Alva D. Blake Mickey Donlin aka The Rat Mickey Donlin aka The Rat See fewer	A Western Romance (1913)