In this drama of Italian life in a busy seaport town, the reckless son of a very honest father steals forty lire from a purse in his father's desk. The father had found the purse and had already written to its owner, whose name was stamped upon it. The son is present when the father discovers the loss. The distress of the old man and of his wife and the remorse of the son, who confesses, are pictured very well indeed. The players do much gesticulating, but they are Italians. The son hurries away and returns with the money. When the father finds by how great a sacrifice the son has obtained the money, he gladly forgives him. The film can safely be called strong, and is very commendable. - The Moving Picture World, July 8, 1911
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