The Wager Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

The Wager Ending Explained: A $5,000 wager is made between two prominent jewelers, Mr. Directed by George D. Baker, this 1916 drama film stars Emily Stevens (Diamond Daisy Doyle), alongside Frank Currier as A.E. Thorpe, Charles Bowser as J.S. Chandler, Lyster Chambers as Slipper Jim. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of The Wager?

A $5,000 wager is made between two prominent jewelers, Mr. Thorpe and Mr. Chandler, as to whether their most valuable jewels can be stolen. Thorpe, seeking to stack the odds in his favor, asks Police Commissioner James Stone, a business crony, to enlist the help of Diamond Daisy, a jewel thief who is trying to go straight. Posing as a rich heiress, she asks Mr. Thorpe to accompany her to show her father an expensive item of jewelry. Instead, Mr. Thorpe is detained in an insane asylum by a doctor who has been led to believe that Thorpe is Daisy's insane husband. Daisy absconds with the jewels, but a vindictive detective, who has been following Daisy, thinks the heist is for real and tries to arrest her. Eventually the commissioner intervenes and all ends well.

George D. Baker's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Emily Stevens (Diamond Daisy Doyle)'s journey. Chandler, as to whether their most valuable jewels can be stolen.

How Does Emily Stevens (Diamond Daisy Doyle)'s Story End?

Emily Stevens: Emily Stevens's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Frank Currier (A.E. Thorpe): Frank Currier's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Charles Bowser (J.S. Chandler): Charles Bowser's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Wager Mean?

The ending of The Wager brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Emily Stevens's story may not satisfy all audiences.