The Glorious Adventure (1918 film)
The Glorious Adventure is a lost 1918 American silent drama film directed by Hobart Henley. Plot As described in a film magazine, at the death of her aunt Carey Wethersbee (Marsh) decides to go visiting. In a distant town she decides to make the home of Hiram A. Ward (Standing), wealthy mill owner, her stopping place. That Mr. Ward is not pleased is evidenced in his every action towards her, but finally he comes to regard the young woman as a pleasure, and before long he falls in love with her. Because of his cruel treatment of his employees, Carey does not glory in his proposal and, after his factory has been blown up and he seeks to prosecute an innocent man, Carey returns to her home. Shortly after, Hiram, realizing that Carey is right, adjusts his methods of dealing with his people and goes to Carey to explain everything and to win her heart. Cast Mae Marsh as Carey Wethersbee Wyndham Standing as Hiram A. Ward Sara Alexander as Lucretia Wethersbee, Carey's Aunt Paul Stanton as Bob Williamson Alec B. Francis as Scott, the Butler Mabel Ballin as Lucretia, as a Girl A. Voorhees Wood as Cabman Ivan Christy