Two prosperous young brokers, Bill and Bert, compete for the affections of Florence. Bert's stenographer, Violet, who supports her mother, also plays a role in the story. The plot involves themes of competition, love, and possibly social dynamics between the characters.
William Garwood
Bill
Violet Mersereau
Violet
Brinsley Shaw
Bert
Florence Crawford
Florence
Jane Lee
Violet's Sister
Katherine Lee
Violet's Sister
Two prosperous young brokers, Bill and Bert, compete for the affections of Florence. Bert's stenographer, Violet, who supports her mother, also plays a role in the story. The plot involves themes of competition, love, and possibly social dynamics between the characters.
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