The Good-for-Nothing
The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and when son Gilbert was old enough, he took active part in the management. Gilbert's love for the high life led him away from his duties, and it was nothing unusual for him to spend six nights out of the week with questionable company. Early one morning, intoxicated, Gilbert finds his way to his home. His father reprimands him and finally puts him out of the house, telling him "never to return."
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Western |
| Director | Gilbert M. Anderson |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic drama of downfall and estrangement, relying on the stark contrast between the father's respectable world and the son's chaotic existence. It explores the moral decay through concise yet potent visual storytelling.
What lingers after the final, harsh confrontation is a stark, period-appropriate lesson on the consequences of recklessness and the severing of familial bonds. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
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Watch in a quiet, dim setting to absorb the atmosphere of an early dramatic western.
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