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The Girl Who Kept Books (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

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The Girl Who Kept Books (1915)

Short | Short, Drama

Gertrude and Jarvis are talking in the office of the latter, who is an expert accountant. He is commending her on her auditing work. Gertrude goes to the hallway to drop some letters down a mail chute and meets Nelson Thorpe, who, by his ...See moreGertrude and Jarvis are talking in the office of the latter, who is an expert accountant. He is commending her on her auditing work. Gertrude goes to the hallway to drop some letters down a mail chute and meets Nelson Thorpe, who, by his courtesies, wins a place in Gertrude's list of eligibles immediately. She returns to her office and Thorpe enters, passing Crawley, a bookkeeper, who covers the book he is at work on. The president of the firm and others of the men higher up appear in the offices and indicate that there is something wrong with the books. Crawley is nervous. To prevent a run on the bank, which would be resultant from the auditing of the books if the fact were made known. President Bushton suggests that the examination be made at his hotel. Gertrude and Jarvis are given the task. Concealed behind a pillar, Crawley watches Gertrude and Jarvis come out of the hotel, and when Gertrude refuses Jarvis's offer to escort her home, he follows her. Thorpe, one of Gertrude's silent admirers, happens along and decides to follow. Crawley attacks Gertrude in a deserted section and is frustrated in his effort to get the books by the timely arrival of Thorpe. Crawley writes an anonymous letter to Gertrude warning her that Thorpe is an adventurer. She also receives a note from Thorpe asking that she permit him to escort her to the hotel. She compares the handwritings with the entries in the book and discovers that the alterations have been made by Crawley. Crawley then writes a note to Mrs. Jarvis telling her that her husband is seen nightly entering the Vandergilt Hotel in the company of a woman. Mrs. Jarvis, who was suspicious when told by her husband that he had to go out on business, is now aroused and goes to the hotel to satisfy her mind. At the entrance she sees her husband with Gertrude. Crawley gets into the auditing room and begins to demolish one of the books by tearing out leaves. There is a scene in front of the hotel, occasioned by the appearance of Mrs. Jarvis, and before Gertrude can explain she faints. The party adjourns to the interior, and Crawley, hearing them approach, hides. Gertrude is revived and she explains the situation to the satisfaction of Mrs. Jarvis. Furthermore, she tells of her findings after studying the handwritings. Crawley attempts to escape, but is caught. Thorpe and Gertrude, in the meantime, reach an understanding. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Gertrude McCoy Gertrude Neyland Gertrude Neyland See fewer	Nelson (1926)
Augustus Phillips Nelson Thorpe Nelson Thorpe See fewer	The Gates of Eden (1916)
Robert Brower Rusleton Rusleton See fewer	The Little Minister (1921)
Bigelow Cooper Crawley Crawley See fewer	Vanity Fair (1915)
Sally Crute Mrs. Jarvis Mrs. Jarvis See fewer	The Widow's Breezy Suit (1915)
John Sturgeon Brisbee Brisbee See fewer	Vanity Fair (1915)
Charles Sutton David Jarvis David Jarvis See fewer	The Cub Reporter (1912)