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In the bustling world of New Yorks elite, Rashleigh Allerton finds himself in a heated argument with his affluent fiancée, Barbara. In a moment of reckless spontaneity, he declares that he will marry the very first person he encounters. What follows is a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns that neither he, nor his devoted elderly servant Steptoe, could have anticipated. Join us on this delightful journey as absurdity and consequence intertwine in a tale filled with humor and surprises. - Summary by Simon Evers

In Empty Sack, we follow the tumultuous journey of Jennie Follett, a struggling artist’s model in New York, and her brother, Teddy. After their father loses his job at the bank and passes away, the family is left in dire financial straits. In a desperate act, Teddy steals money from the bank where he works, leading to catastrophic repercussions. Meanwhile, Jennie finds herself torn between her love for Teddy and her engagement to the wealthy Bob Collingham, a man from a prominent banking family who is infatuated with her.