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The Waifs (1916)
50 min | Drama

The Waifs (1916)

50 min | Drama

The story derives its plot from a practical joke perpetrated by underclassmen at the theological seminary from which Arthur Rayburn has just been graduated. At the reception following his ordination, these jokers put rum in the punch ...See moreThe story derives its plot from a practical joke perpetrated by underclassmen at the theological seminary from which Arthur Rayburn has just been graduated. At the reception following his ordination, these jokers put rum in the punch served and Rayburn becomes intoxicated. In this condition he is unfrocked by the bishop and the latter's daughter Rene breaks their engagement. Down into the slums goes Rayburn, where he falls under the influence of pretty piano player Rags in a saloon. Rags tries to redeem him, but makes little headway until she prevents the young preacher's attempt to commit suicide in the river. She loves him without reserve and under her guiding care be recovers from his degradation and opens a club for working men. He is so successful that the enterprise comes to the attention of the bishop of the diocese. The bishop visits the club, recognizes its leader, and promptly reinstates him in the ministry. With his future assured, Rayburn turns in gratitude to the girl of the slums who has saved him. He asks her to marry him but in spite of her love, knowing that he still loves Rene, Rags refuses him and returns to the life in which he found her. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Jane Grey Rags Rags See fewer	The Little Gray Lady (1914)
William Desmond Arthur Rayburn Arthur Rayburn See fewer	Around the World in Eighteen Days (1923)
Bob Kortman Bat Bat See fewer	Arabian Love (1922)
Carol Holloway Rene Rene See fewer	A Game of Wits (1914)
J. Frank Burke Bishop Bishop See fewer	The Iced Bullet (1917)
Fanny Midgley Mrs. Rayburn (as Fannie Midgley) Mrs. Rayburn (as Fannie Midgley) See fewer	Wasted Lives (1923)
Louis Durham Finnigan (as Lewis Durham) Finnigan (as Lewis Durham) See fewer	Flame of the Desert (1919)
Truly Shattuck Mrs. McFadden Mrs. McFadden See fewer	Beauty's Worth (1922)
Harry Keenan Rector Rector See fewer	The Strength of Donald McKenzie (1916)