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The Stenographer (1914)
Short | Drama, Short

The Stenographer (1914)

Short | Drama, Short

Gertrude Sawyer supports herself and an invalid sister on her wages as stenographer of a large corporation, but her income does not allow her to fulfill her longing to have her sister seek the remedy of the seaside, or to furnish what ...See moreGertrude Sawyer supports herself and an invalid sister on her wages as stenographer of a large corporation, but her income does not allow her to fulfill her longing to have her sister seek the remedy of the seaside, or to furnish what conduces to quick recovery. Gertrude's employer, Charles Hardin, has a business rival, Joe Elbert, whom he is anxious to crush. Eager to obtain inside information, Hardin so contrives matters that Gertrude quits his employ and secures a similar position with Elbert. She comes to learn that she is supposed to spy on Elbert and keep Hardin informed of his business secrets. Gertrude is thereby confronted with a terrible alternative. She must either pursue course of action that is dishonorable and repellent, or be thrown out of employment, and thus increase her sister's sufferings, both mental and physical. The situation is complicated by the fact that Gertrude falls in love with Elbert, and he with her. Unknown to Gertrude, Elbert overhears a stormy interview between her and Hardin, and he thus learns how she is situated. However, he does not let Gertrude understand that he knows how she is placed, but arranges that she give false information to Hardin, that drives him to the wall and prospers Elbert. Gertrude, not knowing the trick that Elbert has played, and that through her unconscious aid he has won, remorsefully confesses to him, only to receive his assurance that he knew all about it all the time, understands the situation, and does not resent her part in it. An overcast sky now clears, and comfort delayed comes to the lovers plentifully. Its fullest measure is for a while withheld, until they watch with delight Gertrude's little sister playing in youthful abandon with the nurse. The story brings into strong relief the economic necessities and moral pitfalls that beset the girl who earns her living, and is told with a directness that forcibly drives its lesson home. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Gertrude McCoy Gertrude Sawyer - the Stenographer Gertrude Sawyer - the Stenographer See fewer	Nelson (1926)
Richard Tucker Joe Elbert Joe Elbert See fewer	The Jazz Singer (1927)
Edith Peters Gertrude's Invalid Sister Gertrude's Invalid Sister See fewer	The Heart of a Waif (1915)
Charles Sutton Charles Hardin Charles Hardin See fewer	The Cub Reporter (1912)
Robert Brower Mr. Loper, the railroad president Mr. Loper, the railroad president See fewer	The Little Minister (1921)
John Sturgeon Mr. Jackson Mr. Jackson See fewer	Vanity Fair (1915)