The Dupe

Synopsis

A chauffeur named Frank gets caught between his wealthy employer, Mr. Rogers, and Rogers' wife, who loves Frank, and his own love interest, Florence, the wealthy ward Rogers is abusive towards. After Frank is framed by Rogers for theft and a blackmail scheme involving the divorce, Frank and Florence fall in love, while Mrs. Rogers is driven to the brink of suicide. Frank protects Florence from Rogers and ultimately, the lovers unite while the abusive couple suffers.

Studio

Balboa Amusement Producing Company

Released

14 July 1916

Genres

Drama