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  • The Power of Pin Money (1917)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Power of Pin Money (1917)
Short | Short, Drama
Myrtle, daughter of Stephen Wayne, a wealthy lawyer, dissatisfied with the allowance her father gives her, seeks an office position just for "pin money." Walter Draper, a young clerk, is the sole support of his sister and their invalid ...See moreMyrtle, daughter of Stephen Wayne, a wealthy lawyer, dissatisfied with the allowance her father gives her, seeks an office position just for "pin money." Walter Draper, a young clerk, is the sole support of his sister and their invalid mother. The manager of the realty office in which Draper is employed determines to cut down his payroll by discharging the men and engaging women who are willing to accept small salaries as "pin money." Myrtle Wayne is engaged by the realty concern, while Doris, Draper's young sister, is refused employment, because she is not fashionably dressed. Draper meets Darwin Meade, law partner of Stephen Wayne. Meade is an admirer of Doris. At Meade's home, Draper meets Myrtle Wayne, and they are mutually attracted. Matters with Draper go from bad to worse, and he is driven to become a thief. As a last resort, Doris seeks employment in a cabaret. Draper is surprised at the open safe by Myrtle and Meade in the realty office where Draper formerly worked. Myrtle Wayne, realizing that Draper's family must be in poverty, induces her mother to come with her to their relief, and they trace Draper to the police station. Meade saves Draper from punishment, and Doris is also taken under his protection. Myrtle declares she little knew the harm that girls could accomplish by taking positions just for "pin money." The manager of the realty company is removed from office and Draper is reinstated in his old position happy in the prospect of a perfect understanding with Myrtle. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Otis Thayer
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Updated Apr 30, 1917
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Apr 1917 (United States)

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5 cast members
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Bernadine Zuber
Myrtle Wayne (as Byrdine Zuber) Myrtle Wayne (as Byrdine Zuber)   See fewer
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Lloyd Sedgwick
Stephen Wayne Stephen Wayne   See fewer
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Casson Ferguson
Walter Draper Walter Draper   See fewer
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Helen Quarton
Doris Draper Doris Draper   See fewer
The Power of Pin Money (1917)
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Frederick Eckhart
Darwin Meade (as Fred Eckhart) Darwin Meade (as Fred Eckhart)   See fewer
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