The Heir of the Ages

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Edward LeSaint

Status Released

Release Date 1917-06-21

Storyline

Hugh Payne owns and operates a mine in the West, supporting his brother Larry's luxurious life style. Hugh has nurtured Abby Hope, a young girl with whom he has fallen in love. When Larry comes to visit, he and Abby decide to get married, and to spare Abby's feelings, Hugh pretends that he is infatuated with another woman.