Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $100,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,000,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.646 |
Directed By
Harry F. Millarde
Crew
Harry F. Millarde
Paul Sloane
Will Carleton
Erno Rapee
George Schneiderman
Harold S. Sintzenich
TOP CAST
James Sheridan
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
Noel Tearle
Adult Isaac
William Welsh
Pa Benton
Stephen Carr
Child Thomas
Mary Carr
Ma Benton
Jerry Devine
Child John
Johnnie Walker
Adult John (as John Walker)
Wallace Ray
Adult Charles
Phyllis Diller
Adult Rebecca
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