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  • The New Clerk (I) (1912)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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The New Clerk (I) (1912)
Short | Comedy, Short
Obliged to work in a grocery store, Dave Downey makes the best of it, and the best is not at all bad considering the youth, beauty, and charm of Constance, the grocer's daughter, the lady behind the counter. The old man, however, is the ...See moreObliged to work in a grocery store, Dave Downey makes the best of it, and the best is not at all bad considering the youth, beauty, and charm of Constance, the grocer's daughter, the lady behind the counter. The old man, however, is the rock against which the bark of true love almost wrecks itself. Poor Dave is caught in the act and promptly "fired," with neatness and dispatch. James Fixer, an old friend, proves a friend indeed. Dave shall have the girl, father or no father; he goes into the grocery store, makes a few purchases, then accuses the proprietor of stealing his wallet. The police are called in and the grocer is locked up. Enter Dave. Like a true hero, he tells the captain that he, and not the old man, is the thief. Jubilantly the grocer returns to commune with butter and eggs, etc., while Dave is placed in a cell. Mr. Fixer is delighted at his clever scheme. Now for the climax. He goes to the grocer, to whom he apologizes, saying he had made a mistake and that the wallet was in his possession. The old man is deeply touched at Dave's sacrifice, and the pair forthwith gain the young man's release. To show his appreciation, the grocer gladly consents to his daughter's marriage to Dave. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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David Horsley
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Updated Jan 8, 1912
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Jan 8, 1912 (United States)

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Russell Bassett's primary photo
Russell Bassett
The Old Grocer The Old Grocer   See fewer
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David Lythgoe
Dave Downey - The Young Clerk Dave Downey - The Young Clerk   See fewer
Competition (1915)
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Violet Mersereau
Constance - The Old Grocer's Daughter Constance - The Old Grocer's Daughter   See fewer
Together (1918)
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