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Please Help the Pore (1912)
Short | Drama, Short

Please Help the Pore (1912)

Short | Drama, Short

An old millionaire was extremely fond of children. Years ago his wife and infant daughter had died, and despite his great wealth, he was lonely. One day a young business man called at his office to ask an extension of time on the note the ...See moreAn old millionaire was extremely fond of children. Years ago his wife and infant daughter had died, and despite his great wealth, he was lonely. One day a young business man called at his office to ask an extension of time on the note the millionaire held. At the first the old man refused, later he promised to "think it over." It was a Saturday half-holiday in May, and the old man closed his desk early, and went for a walk in the park. There he ran into a children's May Party, and stopped to watch them. One little girl came to him, and made friends immediately. On the following Monday morning the child's father received a letter which the millionaire had written. In it the father was told that the creditor could not grant any extension of time and that he must pay up what he owed by the following day. The child saw the tears in the eyes of her parents. She picked up the letter which they had dropped on the floor, and took it with her into the park. Luckily a hand organ grinder came along about this time, and the problem was solved. Hurriedly she went home; hastily she prepared a sign like that of the organ grinder. It read, "Please help the pore." Then the child took her toy piano, hastened back to the park prepared to entertain the passing public. She had all of four cents when her "kind old man" happened along. He had hoped to see her, but was to note her occupation. In response to her questions she told him her troubles and confidingly displayed the letter. He read and understood. Then he explained that he would act as her agent, took the pennies and sent a note to the parents explaining that their "talented daughter's successful concert had supplied funds sufficient to induce him to grant them all the time they wanted to settle the debt." He was a close-fisted old millionaire, but the child had touched his heart. And the promise he made to look after her he kept. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Riley Chamberlin Henry Snaith, a Wealthy Banker Henry Snaith, a Wealthy Banker See fewer	His Winning Way (1914)
William Garwood The Poor Father The Poor Father See fewer	Ruy Blas (1914)
Mignon Anderson The Poor mother The Poor mother See fewer	The Mill on the Floss (1915)
Marie Eline The Poor Couple's Daughter The Poor Couple's Daughter See fewer	Jane Eyre (I) (1910)