The Sable Blessing

John Slocum has always been a decent young man. When he was twelve, his uncle Henry introduced him to little Bess De Voe, telling them that when they grew up they should marry. John's uncle sends him to the manager of a publishing house in New York with instructions to "give him a job for what it's worth and keep him until he succeeds."

Directed by George L. Sargent, The Sable Blessing leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Bennett, Rhea Mitchell, Adrienne Morrison — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1916.