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  • The Mark of a Gentleman (1916)
  • Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
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The Mark of a Gentleman (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

Jade Grandin, son of a wealthy widow, is fond of manly sports. With his friend, Seward, he boxes and wrestles. His sister has just married an English Lord, and she and her husband are living in the house before starting for Europe. Jack's ...See moreJade Grandin, son of a wealthy widow, is fond of manly sports. With his friend, Seward, he boxes and wrestles. His sister has just married an English Lord, and she and her husband are living in the house before starting for Europe. Jack's mother attempts to get her son to imitate Lord Besford in his dress, but Jack thinks differently, and the Englishman is rather astonished. Jack tells his mother that he is going out to make his own way. She tries to persuade him not to, but is unsuccessful. He finally obtains a position as athletic instructor at a summer resort. He calls upon the manager and tells him that his name is Jimmy Snare, a former prize fighter. He is hired and begins duties at the resort. One of the guests comes to Jack and wants to enroll in his class. Jack begins with a cross-country run, and while resting they indulge in a boxing bout. A young lady passing in an auto hurries to them, believing they are fighting, and attempts to separate them. She learns her mistake and hurriedly withdraws. Jack returns to the hotel and is introduced to Henry Bryant, one of the guests. A moment later the girl of the road comes up and Jack learns she is Bryant's daughter, Sylvia. He receives a formal introduction to her and later they become friendly. One day Sylvia invites Jack to a party to be given at the hotel. Fearing he will meet some of his acquaintances he tells her he knows nothing of society ways. The season closes and Jack is discharged. Bryant, having taken a liking to Jack, tells him he will give him the position of overseer on his estate. Jack accepts. Some time passes. Jack's mother is greatly worried over him. Jack and Sylvia are in love. Jack proposes. She accepts and her father consents. A party is arranged at which the engagement will be announced. Jack tries to conceal the fact that he is familiar with ballroom etiquette. The ball passes off in a blaze of gaiety, but with Jack exhausted from his assumed manners. The day of the wedding arrives. As a surprise Jack has planned to return home, secure his belongings and money enough for the wedding trip, and then break the news of his identity to Sylvia and her father. This is the day that his mother, not yet having heard from him, starts to New York to take the boat with her daughter and her husband for Europe. The servants are dismissed and a caretaker is hired. Jack starts in an auto to the house, but a train crashes into the auto and it is wrecked. Jack is not seriously injured, however, but his clothes are torn, and what little money he has is lost. It is nearing time for the wedding, and he hurries on home. When he tries to enter the house he is warned away. He pleads that he is the son, but to no avail. He tries to force his way in. The caretaker calls a policeman and the latter orders him off the place. Sylvia is now dressed for the wedding, but they are unable to locate Jack. Jack has gone to Seward's house, but the latter is out of town. It is now past time for the wedding, and Jack hurries back to the Bryant home. He tells them that he has been in a train wreck, and Bryant, the father, helps him to attire. The wedding takes place, and after the ceremony Bryant calls Jack to one side and asks him how he is fixed financially. Jack shows his embarrassment and Bryant supplies him with money and tells him not to worry. He and Sylvia take the train. At the hotel in New York as they enter the lobby, Jack sees Lord Besford. Never has the Englishman looked so good to him. He introduces him to Sylvia as his brother-in-law, taking quite a lot of pride in the fact that there is nobility in the family. Then the sister and Jack's mother come on, and Sylvia finds to her astonishment that instead of marrying beneath her position in life she has won a husband from her own set. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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F. McGrew Willis (scenario)
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Updated May 9, 1916

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May 9, 1916 (United States)

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7 cast members
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Herbert Rawlinson
Jack Grandin Jack Grandin   See fewer
Agnes Vernon
Sylvia Bryant (as Brownie Vernon) Sylvia Bryant (as Brownie Vernon)   See fewer
Ruby Cox
Lady Besford Lady Besford   See fewer
T.D. Crittenden
Lord Besford Lord Besford   See fewer
Jack Connolly
Seward - Jack's Chum Seward - Jack's Chum   See fewer
Helen Wright
Mrs. Grandin - Jack's Mother Mrs. Grandin - Jack's Mother   See fewer
William Canfield
Mr. Bryant - Sylvia's Father Mr. Bryant - Sylvia's Father   See fewer
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