The Power of Life (1938)

Nathan Rahinowita is a bookkeeper for a dress manufacturer, and in his spare time he dabbles at inventions. Oner day he is offered $3000 for one of his inventions, and premises to get back to the cl;ient the next day with answer. However, when he learns that Sam, his daughter's fiance, is going to jail for embezzling $500 from his bank, Nathan goes to Sam's father to ask him to put up the money, but the man refuses, Nathan argues that the power of life comes through finding happiness in one's children's lives and that parents must not forget their obligations to their children. Mr. Schindler tells Nate that Sam has stolen from him before and mocks Nathan's faith in children. Complications ensue.