His Last Dollar
Synopsis
Former newsboy and jockey Joe Braxton, becomes a millionaire rancher and decides to visit New York. He soon becomes the prey of swindler Tom Linson and socialite Viola Grayson. Linson defrauds Braxton's old employer, Colonel Downs, and attempts to corrupt Eleanor, the colonel's daughter. When Eleanor learns that Linson intends to destroy Joe on the stock exchange, she warns him, disregarding Linson's threat to ruin her reputation. Eleanor is too late, but Joe recovers his losses by riding Mongrel to victory in the Kentucky Futurity, after having stacked his last dollar on the horse's success.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Higgins
- Original Title
- His Last Dollar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Powell
David Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Powell
Director
David Higgins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Last Dollar
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What is His Last Dollar about?
Former newsboy and jockey Joe Braxton, becomes a millionaire rancher and decides to visit New York. He soon becomes the prey of swindler Tom Linson and socialite Viola Grayson. Linson defrauds Braxton's old employer, Colonel Downs, and attempts to corrupt Eleanor, the colonel's daughter. When Eleanor learns that Linson intends to destroy Joe on the stock exchange, she warns him, disregarding Linson's threat to ruin her reputation. Eleanor is too late, but Joe recovers his losses by riding Mongrel to victory in the Kentucky Futurity, after having stacked his last dollar on the horse's success.
Who directed His Last Dollar?
His Last Dollar was directed by Frank Powell.
Who stars in His Last Dollar?
The principal cast of His Last Dollar includes David Higgins, Betty Gray, Hal Clarendon, Edgar L. Davenport, Wellington A. Playter.
When was His Last Dollar released and how long is it?
His Last Dollar was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Last Dollar?
His Last Dollar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).