Movie Description
The Big Sister
(1916)Overview
A daughter of the slums has a little brother and makes a brave attempt to earn enough for both herself and Jimmy after her father is sent to jail on a fake charge trumped-up by "Nifty" Mendez, who is very anxious to get her in his toils. Betty escapes from the city and Nifty. On the road Jimmy is struck by Rodney Channing's motor. The injury is not serious but Jimmy must remain in Channing's home for some time. During the visit, love grows up between Channing and Betty, who is now of course very happy. But a newspaper announcement and the author send Nifty again into her life and simultaneously with his entrance comes the exit of happiness.
Featured Crew
- Director : John B. O'Brien
- Producer : Adolph Zukor
- Writer : William Hurlbut,Harvey F. Thew
- Cast : Mae Murray,Matty Roubert,Harry C. Browne,Ida Darling,Tammany Young,J. Albert Hall,Armand Cortes,Florence Flinn,Joseph Gleason
Cast
Betty Norton
Jimmy Norton
Rodney Channing
Mrs. Spaulding
Joe Kelly
Norton
Nifty Mendez
Edith
Robert Colton
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Facts
Original TitleThe Big Sister
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-09-07
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Drama
