Sam the white-washer pines for the affluent Lindy, but she has dumped him in favor of another. Sam finds a large sum of money, and goes to New York to enjoy a shopping spree, buying new clothes, jewelry and a car with a driver. Back home, Lindy flips for Sam and his newfound wealth, and dumps the rival. Sam throws an engagement party where he indulges in a friendly game of cards with his former rival and another man, who unbeknownst to Sam, is a card shark.
Genre: Comedy
Stars: James Russell
Crew: Alice Guy-Blaché (Producer), Alice Guy-Blaché (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Studio: Solax Film Company
Runtime: 10 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1912
IMDb: 4.4
Keywords:poker, black people, fiancé, stolen money, engagement, money, poker game, all black cast, silent film, marriage for money, marriage engagement, losing money, cheating at cards, accomplice, fiancée, get rich quick, spending money, lost money, lost wallet, complicity, black american, playing cards, car, new york, usa, french director, french producer, money found, found money, partners in crimes
