The central figure is an old miser, a Harpagon of sorts, who, like Frosine, stashes his ill-gotten money in a secret cellar. While the miser is at the bank, exchanging stolen notes for gold coin, a couple of thugs witness the transaction and see their opportunity-- It seems avarice grips the hearts of all those who'd possess the bag.

Credits

D.W. GriffithDirector

Charles InsleeThe Miser

George GebhardtSecond Villain

Arthur V. JohnsonBank Clerk

Florence LawrenceBank Customer / Landlady