Robertson demonstrates the new “automatic spiral ratchet spring-loaded screw driver,” affectionately called the “Yankee.” The demonstration is cut short when the driver slips off the single slot screw, injuring Robertson’s hand.

Robertson in his shop, Amalia (present day) in her bathroom with her antique vanity, Phillips in his workshop, also injured by a screw driver slip.

Phillips sings the praises of his new screwdriver.

Amalia dreams of what can be accomplished with hardware.

In the afterlife, Henry Ford invites Robertson to present his screwdriver.

Amalia critiques the two screwdrivers and chooses the Robertson.

Robertson in his shop, Amalia (present day) in her bathroom with her antique vanity, Phillips in his workshop, also injured by a screw driver slip.

Wandering in a big box store, Amalia dreams of what can be accomplished with hardware.

In the afterlife, Henry Ford invites Robertson to present his screwdriver. Ford is rapturously impressed, and offers Roberston a deal - but with the catch that Ford would then own the rights to his invention (as Ford puts it, he demands "complete submission"). Phillips reveals himself and makes a sales pitch. Ford is less attracted, but offer...

Ford and Phillips celebrate while Robertson is chagrined and depressed by his failure to get the contract. Amalia finally finds the screwdriver aisle in the store.

Amalia critiques the two screwdrivers and chooses the Robertson.

Phillips realizes he will not get rich in his deal with Ford, but Ford will.

Robertson, still sad, hopes his screwdriver will still be of use to others.

Amalia at home, mounting her vanity. She praises the Robertson's screwdriver as he observes from heaven.

All sing the praises of the Robertson screwdriver.