The Better Way (1914)

An appealing story of how a convict is saved by his daughter from returning to his evil ways.

Sunbeam's father is sent to prison, and on his release promises to remain honest. He secures a job as a night watchman, but his prison record being discovered, he is fired, and finds it impossible to secure work. Sunbeam gets a job in a a family as a "slavey" in order to support the father and herself, but her father chafes at the idea of his daughter working, although he does not know what her job is nor where. In desperation, he decides to turn crook again, and breaks into the house where his daughter is working.

Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Majestic Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Better Way about?
Sunbeam's father is sent to prison, and on his release promises to remain honest. He secures a job as a night watchman, but his prison record being discovered, he is fired, and finds it impossible to secure work. Sunbeam gets a job in a a family as a "slavey" in order to support the father and herself, but her father chafes at the idea of his daughter working, although he does not know what her job is nor where. In desperation, he decides to turn crook again, and breaks into the house where his daughter is working.
Who directed The Better Way?
The Better Way was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Better Way?
The Better Way stars Dorothy Gish, F.A. Turner, Josephine Crowell, Seena Owen, William Lowery, David Greenwell.
How long is The Better Way?
The Better Way has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Better Way?
The Better Way is a Drama film.
Where was The Better Way produced?
The Better Way was produced in United States of America.