John T. Rocks and the Flivver

John T. Rocks and the Flivver

14 mins | Oct. 17, 1915

The advantage of having the endorsement of a prominent and wealthy citizen was thoroughly appreciated by the "Flivver" manufacturers, but try as they could, they were unable to accomplish it. John T. Rocks, the richest man in the world, had been approached by clever representatives of the motor car company, but he declared that he never had ridden in an automobile and never would. The Flivver Company had a rule providing for the prompt discharge of any of their employees who married if their salaries were under $1,000 a year, so when the young clerk who was earning only $800 was married, he was told that his services were no longer required.

John T. Rocks and the Flivver

14 mins | Oct. 17, 1915

John T. Rocks and the Flivver
The advantage of having the endorsement of a prominent and wealthy citizen was thoroughly appreciated by the "Flivver" manufacturers, but try as they could, they were unable to accomplish it. John T. Rocks, the richest man in the world, had been approached by clever representatives of the motor car company, but he declared that he never had ridden in an automobile and never would. The Flivver Company had a rule providing for the prompt discharge of any of their employees who married if their salaries were under $1,000 a year, so when the young clerk who was earning only $800 was married, he was told that his services were no longer required.
Producers Thanhouser Film Corporation
Original title John T. Rocks and the Flivver
Directors
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Cast

Mignon Anderson

as Watson's Sweetheart

George Marlo

as John L. Watson

John Holden

as John T. Rocks - the World's Richest Man

Arthur Bauer

as John D. Gray - Watson's Boss