His Last Dollar (1914)
Former newsboy and jockey Joe Braxton, becomes a millionaire rancher and decides to visit New York. He soon becomes the prey of swindler Tom Linson and socialite Viola Grayson. Linson defrauds Braxton's old employer, Colonel Downs, and attempts to corrupt Eleanor, the colonel's daughter. When Eleanor learns that Linson intends to destroy Joe on the stock exchange, she warns him, disregarding Linson's threat to ruin her reputation. Eleanor is too late, but Joe recovers his losses by riding Mongrel to victory in the Kentucky Futurity, after having stacked his last dollar on the horse's success.
Director: Frank Powell
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 28, 1914
Cast
- David Higgins - Joe Braxton
- Betty Gray - Eleanor Downs
- Hal Clarendon - Linson
- Edgar L. Davenport - Colonel Downs
- Wellington A. Playter - Broker
- Jack Pickford - Jockey Jones
- Nat G. Deverich - Jockey Ross
Screenplay
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Powell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Last Dollar about?
- Former newsboy and jockey Joe Braxton, becomes a millionaire rancher and decides to visit New York. He soon becomes the prey of swindler Tom Linson and socialite Viola Grayson. Linson defrauds Braxton's old employer, Colonel Downs, and attempts to corrupt Eleanor, the colonel's daughter. When Eleanor learns that Linson intends to destroy Joe on the stock exchange, she warns him, disregarding Linson's threat to ruin her reputation. Eleanor is too late, but Joe recovers his losses by riding Mongrel to victory in the Kentucky Futurity, after having stacked his last dollar on the horse's success.
- Who directed His Last Dollar?
- His Last Dollar was directed by Frank Powell.
- Who stars in His Last Dollar?
- His Last Dollar stars David Higgins, Betty Gray, Hal Clarendon, Edgar L. Davenport, Wellington A. Playter, Jack Pickford.
- How long is His Last Dollar?
- His Last Dollar has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is His Last Dollar?
- His Last Dollar is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was His Last Dollar produced?
- His Last Dollar was produced in United States of America.