The Stepping StoneMovie
Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
About The Stepping Stone
The Stepping Stone is a 1916 drama movie directed by Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince.
The production information lists a runtime of 50m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Frank Keenan, Mary Boland, Robert McKim, Margaret Thompson. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
