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His Last Dollar
Former newsboy and jockey Joe Braxton, becomes a millionaire rancher and decides to visit New York. He soon becomes the prey of swindler Tom Linson and socialite Viola Grayson. Linson defrauds Braxton's old employer, Colonel Downs, and attempts to corrupt Eleanor, the colonel's daughter. When Eleanor learns that Linson intends to destroy Joe on the stock exchange, she warns him, disregarding Linson's threat to ruin her reputation. Eleanor is too late, but Joe recovers his losses by riding Mongrel to victory in the Kentucky Futurity, after having stacked his last dollar on the horse's success.
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Plot Summary
A man gambles away his last dollar and is forced to confront the dire consequences of his addiction. He learns a valuable lesson about responsibility and the impact of his choices on those he loves.
Critical Reception
As a short silent film from 1914, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented. However, films of this era often served as moralistic tales, and 'His Last Dollar' likely aimed to deliver a cautionary message about the dangers of gambling and the importance of financial prudence.
What Reviewers Say
Likely served as a moralistic drama for early cinema audiences.
Explored themes of addiction and financial ruin with a cautionary tone.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today, making detailed analysis of its reception difficult.
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