The Road of Ambition

Plot Summary

Bill Matthews, foreman for Bethel Steel, works hard to perfect a means for the elimination of waste in steel manufacture. Philip Colt, inheritor of the steel mill, is in love with Daphne Van Steer, whose father is in financial straits. One day, visiting the mill with Philip, Daphne witnesses Bill thrash an insolent workman, and is impressed with his strength though she then snubs him. Bill soon perfects his invention, and coming into great wealth, resolves to become Daphne's social equal by employing socialite May Larrabee to coach him.

Top Cast

Conway Tearle Bill Matthews

Gladden James Philip Colt

Arthur Housman Monty Newcomb

Tom McGuire Old Mack

Adolph Milar Ole Olson