Movie Description
The Weaker Vessel
(1919)Overview
Abby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself as a waitress and shares an apartment with a co-worker. At the restaurant, Abby meets J. Booth Hunter, a heavy-drinking "ham" actor, and tries to convince him to give up liquor. Hanks shows up one day and during a battle with his estranged wife, Hunter comes to Abby's rescue. Abby finally gets a divorce from Hanks, Hunter conquers his drinking habit, and Abby marries him.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Powell
- Writer : Elmer Ellsworth
- Cast : Mary MacLaren,Thurston Hall,Anne Schaefer,Zoe Rae,Lina Basquette,John MacKay,John Cook,Ethel Ritchie
Cast
Abby Hopkins
J. Booth Hunter
Mrs. Hopkins
Jane
Jessie
Matthew Hopkins
J.B. Hanks
Ruth Sterner
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Facts
Original TitleThe Weaker Vessel
Status Released
Release Information
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1919-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesUniversal Film Manufacturing Company
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
