The Virtue of Rags (1912)
A grouchy landlord discharges a kind-hearted rent collector for failing to collect the rent from an impoverished widow. After dreaming that he himself is experiencing the sordid experiences of being destitute, the old man sees the error of his ways and becomes suddenly charitable.
Director: Theodore Wharton
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 17, 1912
Cast
- Francis X. Bushman Jr. - The Grouch
- Helen Dunbar - The Widow
- Bryant Washburn - The Rent Collector
- Howard Missimer - The Butler
- Margaret Steppling - The Child
- Harry Cashman - 1st Clubman
- Frank Dayton - 2nd Clubman
- Ruth Stonehouse
- Dolores Cassinelli
- Whitney Raymond - The Bellboy
Screenplay
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
- Edward T. Lowe Jr. (Scenario Writer)
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Theodore Wharton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Virtue of Rags about?
- A grouchy landlord discharges a kind-hearted rent collector for failing to collect the rent from an impoverished widow. After dreaming that he himself is experiencing the sordid experiences of being destitute, the old man sees the error of his ways and becomes suddenly charitable.
- Who directed The Virtue of Rags?
- The Virtue of Rags was directed by Theodore Wharton.
- Who stars in The Virtue of Rags?
- The Virtue of Rags stars Francis X. Bushman Jr., Helen Dunbar, Bryant Washburn, Howard Missimer, Margaret Steppling, Harry Cashman.
- How long is The Virtue of Rags?
- The Virtue of Rags has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Virtue of Rags?
- The Virtue of Rags is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Virtue of Rags produced?
- The Virtue of Rags was produced in United States of America.