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Mollie and the Oil King (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

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Mollie and the Oil King (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

To freeze out small competitors, oil millionaire John Bradford decides to secure rebates from the railroads in order to undersell them. He secures the rebate from the railroad and starts to crush competition. Mollie Rainey, the daughter of...See moreTo freeze out small competitors, oil millionaire John Bradford decides to secure rebates from the railroads in order to undersell them. He secures the rebate from the railroad and starts to crush competition. Mollie Rainey, the daughter of a small operator, tries to save him by securing a position as stenographer in Bradford's office, intending to secure evidence against him, if possible. She falls in love with Bradford, but despite her affection for him she determines to secure evidence of the rebate arrangement to save her father from ruin. She succeeds in getting possession of the needed document, but Bradford detects her and denounces her for her action. To his surprise, he learns that she's the daughter of one of the oil men he had determined to crush. Mollie returns to her home disheartened, but the young oil king cannot forget her, and determines to redeem himself in her eyes. He forces his associates to repudiate the rebate arrangements, and Rainey's customers notify him that they will continue to deal with him as in the past. The Raineys. grateful to Bradford for his generosity, regard him in far differently, and Mollie consents to be his bride. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Lamar Johnstone John Bradford John Bradford See fewer	The Ne'er Do Well (1915)
Francelia Billington Mollie Rainey Mollie Rainey See fewer	Blind Husbands (1919)
Richard Cummings Mr. Rainey - Mollie's Father Mr. Rainey - Mollie's Father See fewer	The Little Orphans (1915)
Mollie McConnell Mrs. Rainey - Mollie's Mother Mrs. Rainey - Mollie's Mother See fewer	Bare Fists (1919)