Movie Description
John Barleycorn
(1914)Overview
Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name. Jack London has struggled with alcoholism most of his life. At age five he was instructed to bring a pail of beer to his father and drank some to prevent it spilling over, getting drunk for the first time. As an adult, he goes through cycles of abstinence only to return to hard drinking.
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Facts
Original TitleJohn Barleycorn
Status Released
Release Information
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1914-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 01m
Production CompaniesW. W. Hodkinson Corporation
Genres
- Drama
