His Brother's Debt (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1915, His Brother's Debt is a drama film directed by Henry Otto, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. After his brother's death, Arnold Downs, to save the reputation of his brother's sweetheart, Clara Myers, marries her, though he is in love with Sada Block, his employer's daughter. Five years later finds Arnold in business for himself and Block's competitor. The father of the girl never has been able to forgive the young man for giving up his daughter for Clara, and by bribing Arnold's bookkeeper he takes his revenge in driving Downs to the verge of bankruptcy. Clara's child, who is an adept at picture puzzles, takes some torn papers from the waste basket, matches them and shows them to her mother. Clara sees by them how her husband has been underbid by Block. That night she and her father, disguised as robbers, enter Arnold's office and take the traitorous bookkeeper prisoner. They present the evidence to Arnold who is saved from failure, and husband and wife discover that they have come to love one another.
Who’s in it. His Brother's Debt stars Edward Coxen as Arnold Downs, Winifred Greenwood as Clara Myers, John Steppling as Mr. Myers and William Bertram as Mr. Downs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, His Brother's Debt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Brother's Debt page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Brother's Debt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Brother's Debt (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Brother's Debt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Brother's Debt worth watching?
- His Brother's Debt holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in His Brother's Debt?
- His Brother's Debt stars Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, John Steppling, William Bertram and Al Fordyce.
- When was His Brother's Debt released?
- His Brother's Debt was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.