06 Oct 1913
På livets ödesvägar
The son of a poor fisherman and the daughter of a wealthy landlord fall in love, but meet with obstacles to being together. Their happiness meets with objection by her father, who intends to permanently separate them.
The Work Habit
After a lifetime of hard work, Dad consents to live with his married daughter in the city. The young couple try to make him forget work. Ill at ease under his enforced idleness, he makes a deal with a disabled old street cleaner to keep his job. Finding him out, the young folks give in, and it's "back to the farm" for Dad.
Top Billed Cast
Lionel Barrymore The Father
Claire McDowell The Daughter in the City
Harry Carey The Son-in-Law
W. Chrystie Miller The Street Sweeper
Kate Bruce The Street Sweeper's Wife
Charles Hill Mailes The Street Commissioner
Charles West The City Son
Kathleen Butler The Mother
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