Movie Description
The Little Red Schoolhouse
(1923)Overview
Jeb Russell and his son Matt run a bootlegging operation in the basement of the New England schoolhouse where Mercy Brent teaches. When her sweetheart John Hale and his revenue agents attempt to break up the operation, John is accused of killing Jeb during a struggle. A tramp named Brent later admits to the murder, claiming that Matt was his accomplice. The police discover Matt's image imprinted on a schoolhouse window by a lightning bolt, verifying Brent's story. Meanwhile, Matt abducts Mercy and takes her aboard the bootleggers' schooner. John and his men come to her rescue and Matt is arrested.
Featured Crew
- Director : John G. Adolfi
- Writer : James Shelley Hamilton
- Cast : Martha Mansfield,Harlan Knight,Sheldon Lewis,E.K. Lincoln,Edmund Breese,Florida Kingsley,Paul Everton
Cast
Mercy Brent
Jeb Russell
Mr. Matt Russell
John Hale
Brent
Hired Girl
Detective
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Facts
Original TitleThe Little Red Schoolhouse
Status Released
Release Information
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1923-05-10
Original Language
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesArrow Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama
