1915 · Released · 25 min
Bill Slade, a desperate ironworker who loses his job is unable to feed his wife and child. Attempting to rob a doctor's house he is caught, leading to dramatic complications. The film focuses on his struggle to provide for his family amidst poverty, with red tape delaying charity, pushing him to crime and highlighting societal struggles during that era.
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