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The Leaving of Lawrence (1915)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

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The Leaving of Lawrence (1915)

Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

Lawrence and James Thornton, twin brothers, are left fortunes by their father. James invests his money in the west, while Lawrence remains at the old homestead and squanders his inheritance on wine, women and song. Lawrence exhausts his ...See moreLawrence and James Thornton, twin brothers, are left fortunes by their father. James invests his money in the west, while Lawrence remains at the old homestead and squanders his inheritance on wine, women and song. Lawrence exhausts his income, and is importuned by the butcher, the baker, and even the candlestick maker. Bessie Grant, a beautiful young girl, falls in love with Lawrence and gives him her photograph, writing his name thereon. As a last resort, Lawrence tells his creditors that he has expectations of marrying an heiress, and when he does so, all his bills will be paid. The servants in his home conjecture that Bessie Grant is the heiress, and the butler and others go to her home, accost her father and tell him of the bargain. When Lawrence appears he is assaulted by an irate father, and Bessie demands the return of her photo, which Lawrence has not time to return, for he hastens away, pursued by many creditors. James Thornton, after losing his money in the west, strikes it rich. He returns to the old home. He is mistaken for Lawrence and is compelled to subdue the creditors by physical violence before he can make his way safely to the old homestead. Bessie Grant goes to Lawrence's home, determined to obtain her photo. While in the house. James approaches and mistakes her for a burglar. She hides behind a desk as he enters the room with a drawn revolver. Bessie comes forth in fear, which is dispelled after James explains that he is Lawrence's twin brother. It is a case of love at first sight with them, and Bessie is coaxed by James to scratch out the name of Lawrence on the back of the photo and write in the name of James. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
John Charles Lawrence & James Thornton Lawrence & James Thornton See fewer	Sogarth Aroon (1912)
Grace Darmond Bessie Grant Bessie Grant See fewer	The Hope Diamond Mystery (1921)
Walter Roberts Old Grant - Bessie's Father Old Grant - Bessie's Father See fewer	A Texas Steer (1915)