The Way of a Man with a Maid (1918)
Suppose you drew down just twenty-one bucks PER WEEK! And every night you took your sweetheart out, you HAD to blow the whole twenty-one! WHAT would YOU do about it?
When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
Cast
- Bryant Washburn - Arthur McArney
- Wanda Hawley - Elsa Owenson
- Clarence Geldart - Hallet
- Jay Dwiggins - Sankey
- Bessie Eyton - Gladys
- William Elmer - Bill
- James Neill - Elsa's Father
- Fred Goodwins - Bick Olsen
Screenplay
- Ida M. Evans (Story)
- Edith M. Kennedy (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way of a Man with a Maid about?
- When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
- Who directed The Way of a Man with a Maid?
- The Way of a Man with a Maid was directed by Donald Crisp.
- Who stars in The Way of a Man with a Maid?
- The Way of a Man with a Maid stars Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Clarence Geldart, Jay Dwiggins, Bessie Eyton, William Elmer.
- How long is The Way of a Man with a Maid?
- The Way of a Man with a Maid has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Way of a Man with a Maid?
- The Way of a Man with a Maid is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Way of a Man with a Maid produced?
- The Way of a Man with a Maid was produced in United States of America.