The Virtue of Rags

The Virtue of Rags

1912 · 10 min · Drama, Fantasy

A grouchy landlord discharges a kind-hearted rent collector for failing to collect the rent from an impoverished widow. After dreaming that he himself is experiencing the sordid experiences of being destitute, the old man sees the error of his ways and becomes suddenly charitable.

Directed by Theodore Wharton

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