The Girl and the Motor Boat (1911)
We become acquainted with a young inventor, who hopes that his new motor will bring him enough money to make him eligible in the eyes of the gracious but careful mother of the girl with millions. We see that the girl loves him, and cares nothing for the other man whom her mother favors. In order to get the first motor built the young inventor is obliged to make payments which nearly wipe out his small bank account. He even gives a promissory note, which must be paid before he can get his boat ready for the races, which are to prove its value and gain him the big contract which spells independence. At the last moment he draws a check, thinking that he is sure to win the race and so get money with which to cover it at the bank. Knowledge of this reaches his rival. The latter has entered his own swift boat in the race, so it becomes a contest for love and honor too. Fearing the new motor, we see the rich man plan to put the young inventor and his boat out of the running. But he forgets that the girl has learned the ways of a motor boat and so, just as he believes that the race is his, we see her suddenly appear among the contestants. Of course she drives the new engine and the boat to victory. But it is a gloriously exciting race, and the end of the story is both pleasant and unusual.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Ashley Miller | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Mary Fuller | |
| Darwin Karr | |
| Miriam Nesbitt | |
| Marc McDermott |
