The Problem

The Problem — Plot

Fred Rees proposes to Edith Shanlon, contingent on her mother's approval, which is initially denied due to the mother's desire for a wealthy match. A dream reveals the potential unhappiness of such a marriage when Edith's mother envisions Edith married to a wealthy man who neglects her. The dream, filled with infidelity and public humiliation, convinces the mother that a loveless, wealthy marriage is not worth it. Upon waking, she happily grants her consent to Fred and Edith's union.

• Release date
• April 9, 1915
• Runtime
• 21 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Harry A. Pollard

The Problem — Cast

Edward Coxen Fred Rees Winifred Greenwood Edith Shanlon

M

Mrs. Tom Ricketts Mrs. Shanlon John Steppling Grandfather

A

Al Fordyce Howard Grey Charlotte Burton Leona