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The Penny Philanthropist (1917)
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The Penny Philanthropist (1917)

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Peggy sells newspapers on the streets of Chicago, saving her money until she can afford to open a small newsstand called the "News Emporium". Although she has to support her younger brother and sister, Peggy manages to give a penny away ...See morePeggy sells newspapers on the streets of Chicago, saving her money until she can afford to open a small newsstand called the "News Emporium". Although she has to support her younger brother and sister, Peggy manages to give a penny away every day to help the less fortunate. Millionaire Andrew Kimbalton, one of Peggy's customers, offers her a dollar a day to give away for him, but she declines, telling him that the pleasure of giving lies in giving yourself. He then asks Peggy to teach his only daughter Ann the art of philanthropy, and she agrees. One day, the police come to Peggy's newsstand and ask her to go to the station where she learns that her sweetheart, Tom Oliphant, is under arrest, charged with trying to dynamite the Kimbalton mansion. With this accusation, the Kimbaltons begin to distrust Peggy, but after many adventures, Peggy proves that Tom is innocent, retains the friendship of the Kimbaltons and then, having made everyone else happy by her penny philanthropy, is made happy herself. See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Morgan Tom Oliphant Tom Oliphant See fewer	Strange Interlude (1932)
Peggy O'Neil Peggy Peggy See fewer	The Non-Stop Flight (1926)
Frank Wood Luigi Luigi See fewer	The Coquette (1915)
James C. Carroll Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	Fools for Luck (1917)
D.E. Ehrich Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	The Penny Philanthropist (1917)
William P. Burt Undetermined Role (as William Burt) Undetermined Role (as William Burt) See fewer	Her Father's Gold (1916)
Rex Adams Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	His Awful Downfall (1917)
Grace Arnold Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	The Penny Philanthropist (1917)
Thomas Carey Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	The Penny Philanthropist (1917)
Merribelle Laflin Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	The Penny Philanthropist (1917)
Mrs. Margaret A. Wiggin Undetermined Role Undetermined Role See fewer	The Mystery of No. 47 (1917)