The Good-for-Nothing

The Good-for-Nothing

16 mins | Drama, Western | June 8, 1914

The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and when son Gilbert was old enough, he took active part in the management. Gilbert's love for the high life led him away from his duties, and it was nothing unusual for him to spend six nights out of the week with questionable company. Early one morning, intoxicated, Gilbert finds his way to his home. His father reprimands him and finally puts him out of the house, telling him "never to return."

The Good-for-Nothing

16 mins | Drama, Western | June 8, 1914

The Good-for-Nothing
The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and when son Gilbert was old enough, he took active part in the management. Gilbert's love for the high life led him away from his duties, and it was nothing unusual for him to spend six nights out of the week with questionable company. Early one morning, intoxicated, Gilbert finds his way to his home. His father reprimands him and finally puts him out of the house, telling him "never to return."
Producers The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Original title The Good-for-Nothing
Directors Gilbert M. Anderson
Writers

Cast

Gilbert M. Anderson

as Gilbert Sterling

Lee Willard

as Ralph Sterling

Elsa Lorimer

as Gertrude Chapin

Carl Stockdale

as John Sterling

Evelyn Selbie

as Mrs. Sterling

Victor Potel

as Old Clerk