The Daughter of a Crook (1914)

• 81%
• 1914
• Drama
• Romance
• Wallace Reid
• Phyllis Gordon
• Irene Wallace

Luke Daniels, "society" crook, attempts to dispose of some "swag." He is caught and sentenced to ten years in jail. Dick, his pal, and Irene, his daughter, plan revenge on the judge, Mr. Wharton. An opportunity is presented when the judge advertises for a companion for his invalid wife. Irene is engaged and immediately commences to lay plans for stealing the Wharton pearls. Dick, under surveillance of detective Ferret, decided to call the plan off for the time being. Meanwhile, under the refining influence of her cultured surroundings, a new life is dawning for Irene. Neal, the son of the judge, proves a strong factor in her new found happiness. Irene forgets her object in the Wharton household. Her happiness is shattered, however, by Dick who, under penalty of exposure, insists upon her carrying out the original design. A timely proposal from Neal causes Irene to change her mind. Meantime, the pearls are stolen by the butler. Later, Dick is gathered in by the detective, given the third degree and ordered to leave town. Neal, now graduated as a physician, marries Irene. Daniels, Irene's father, is killed while attempting a jail break. Dick drifts back to town. Attempting a job, he finds himself in Neal's home where he is confronted by Irene. Neal's sudden return causes her to hide the thief in the closet. He is discovered by Neal, who misconstrues his wife's silence. But she and the thief are driven from the house. Although cast off by Neal, Irene still remains true to her love. Later, while seeking to dispose of the pearls, the butler is set upon and robbed by Dick. Making his escape, Dick loses his life in an auto accident. A neglected letter of confession from Irene opens Neal's eyes and. assisted by the detective, she is found and restored to happiness.