Money Mad
Dec 04 1908
•0h 9m
•Crime, Drama
The central figure is an old miser, a Harpagon of sorts, who, like Frosine, stashes his ill-gotten money in a secret cellar. While the miser is at the bank, exchanging stolen notes for gold coin, a couple of thugs witness the transaction and see their opportunity-- It seems avarice grips the hearts of all those who'd possess the bag.
Cast
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Charles Inslee
The Miser
George Gebhardt
Second Villain
Arthur V. Johnson
Bank Clerk
Florence Lawrence
Bank Customer / Landlady
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