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directed by John Ince and starring

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Ralph Merriwell quarrels with his wealthy father, and decides to set out on his own, taking a bell hop job at a Los Angeles job. Betty Burton, who works for Ralph's father as a stenographer, wins a $1000 prize for an ad and goes to the hotel. She poses as Countess Fontaine and Ralph falls in love with her. Complications then ensue when the real Count and Countess Fontaine arrive at the hotel, as do some jewel thieves. By the end, Ralph is reconciled with his father and wins the affection of Betty.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997.

External links

* 1926 films 1926 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by John Ince American silent feature films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub