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Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)

Acclaimed By Press, Public and Pulpit As The Most Absorbing Drama Ever Presented In The Theatre

Genre : Drama, Crime

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : Harry F. Millarde

Synopsis

The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.

Actors

James Sheridan
James Sheridan
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
Noel Tearle
Noel Tearle
Adult Isaac
William Welsh
William Welsh
Pa Benton
Stephen Carr
Stephen Carr
Child Thomas
Mary Carr
Mary Carr
Ma Benton
Jerry Devine
Jerry Devine
Child John
Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker
Adult John (as John Walker)
Wallace Ray
Wallace Ray
Adult Charles

Crews

Harry F. Millarde
Harry F. Millarde
Director
Paul Sloane
Paul Sloane
Writer
Will Carleton
Will Carleton
Story
Erno Rapee
Erno Rapee
Original Music Composer
George Schneiderman
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Harold S. Sintzenich
Harold S. Sintzenich
Director of Photography

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