Orphan Joyce (1916)

The day after the funeral of their beloved daughter, Mrs. Mason unexpectedly meets young orphan Joyce and is struck by her resemblance to her lost child. She and Mr. Mason adopt her and for a while all is well until Joyce begins to suspect Jenks the new butler. Her instinct proves correct: Jenks is the tool of Jim Vaughn, notorious leader of a burglary ring. One night while Mr. Mason is out trying to resolve some business difficulties, Jim Vaughn breaks into the house. Joyce, awakened, hears him removing valuables, aided by Jenks. Desperate, she grasps her foster father's revolver holding them at bay while phoning Mason. Arriving with the police, Vaughn is captured. Joyce is presented the $5,000 reward which she turns over to Mason, solving his problems.

Director: Arthur Berthelet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

More Films by Director: Arthur Berthelet
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orphan Joyce about?
The day after the funeral of their beloved daughter, Mrs. Mason unexpectedly meets young orphan Joyce and is struck by her resemblance to her lost child. She and Mr. Mason adopt her and for a while all is well until Joyce begins to suspect Jenks the new butler. Her instinct proves correct: Jenks is the tool of Jim Vaughn, notorious leader of a burglary ring. One night while Mr. Mason is out trying to resolve some business difficulties, Jim Vaughn breaks into the house. Joyce, awakened, hears him removing valuables, aided by Jenks. Desperate, she grasps her foster father's revolver holding them at bay while phoning Mason. Arriving with the police, Vaughn is captured. Joyce is presented the $5,000 reward which she turns over to Mason, solving his problems.
Who directed Orphan Joyce?
Orphan Joyce was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who stars in Orphan Joyce?
Orphan Joyce stars Joyce Fair, John Cossar, John A. Milton, Marian Murray, John Thorn.
How long is Orphan Joyce?
Orphan Joyce has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Orphan Joyce?
Orphan Joyce is a Drama film.
Where was Orphan Joyce produced?
Orphan Joyce was produced in United States of America.