It was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché, who is widely considered the first female film director.
[1][2][3] The plot involves a man who becomes suddenly wealthy, takes on an aristocratic lifestyle, and becomes engaged to a woman, Lindy, who had scorned him when he was poor.
He soon loses his money to a card shark who immediately wins the affection of his fiancée.
Sam Jones, the film's main character, is played by James Russell.
[1] It was shown publicly on July 29, 2018, at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.