Graphic Films/Cosmopolitan, 1918
Directed by Julius Steeger
Cast:
Marion Davies, Edward O'Connor, Harry Benham, George Le Guere, Charles Jackson.
Synopsis:
A poor bricklayer invents a new type of a brick. His wife lies dying but the doctor won't
treat her because he's afraid that the bill will not be paid. Their daughter, Cecilia
(Davies) works tirelessly cleaning the house and taking care of her little brother. Her
mother dies and soon after her father's brick becomes a huge success. Now that they are
wealthy Cecilia must cope with high society, but decides that their family was much better
off when they were poor.