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UNITED STATES · 1910

Little Angels of Luck

D.W. Griffith
corporate monopoly family hardship childhood innocence business corruption redemption through compassion
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Synopsis

Edward Rose, owner of an independent sugar company, resists the "Sugar Trust". His partner, however, conspires with the Trust to force Rose into bankruptcy. Rose’s two young daughters go to Wall Street to plead with the Trust president. Unmoved by their offer to turn over their small savings, the president finally succumbs to their tears. He offers Rose a job and happiness returns to the family.

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