The Test of Friendship

Millionaire Edward Ross fakes bankruptcy during a dinner party to test his fawning friends, who immediately abandon him. Disillusioned, he leaves his wealthy life to work as a factory porter and find true friendship among the working class. When a factory overseer insults a worker named Jennie, Edward defends her by knocking the man down, sparking a close bond between them. Edward later falls severely ill and penniless, prompting Jennie to secretly sell her beautiful blonde hair to buy him food and medicine. Touched by her profound sacrifice, Edward recovers, reveals his true wealth, and marries her, bringing her into his world of luxury.

Arthur V. Johnson

Edward Ross

Florence Lawrence

Jennie Colman

Harry Solter

The Butler / Foreman

George Gebhardt

The Valet

Mack Sennett

Guest / Man in Fight

Linda Arvidson

Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's

Robert Harron

Man Leaving Factory

Charles Inslee

Employer / Guest

Marion Leonard

Guest / Woman at Wigmaker's

• D.W. GriffithDirector

Release date

December 15, 1908

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

13m

Genres

Drama