More Trouble (1918)
The lightning bolt that hit Broadway
Lemuel Deering's son Harvey graduates from college at the top of his class, then returns home to become a partner in his father's steel business. Because Harvey appears to be an exemplary young man who neither drinks nor smokes, when bills from liquor dealers, tobacconists, and billiard emporia pour in, the proud father is mystified. Harvey stoutly denies having contracted the bills, including one for $25,000, and Lemuel, though puzzled, believes him until the workers threaten to strike and the bank places an attachment on the mill. Lemuel is about to disown his son when Harold Morrowton, Harvey's college roommate, confesses that he forged Harvey's name to the bills because his own father refused to give him spending money, and Harvey adds that because the two were fraternity brothers, he could not betray Harold's trust. Exasperated, Lemuel orders both young men to pay their debts through hard labor in the mill.
Cast
- Frank Keenan - Lemuel Deering
- John Gilbert - Harvey Deering
- Ida Lewis - Mrs. Deering
- Roberta Wilson - Cecil Morrowton
- Jack Rollens
Screenplay
- Edgar Franklin (Story)
- Ouida Bergère (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is More Trouble about?
- Lemuel Deering's son Harvey graduates from college at the top of his class, then returns home to become a partner in his father's steel business. Because Harvey appears to be an exemplary young man who neither drinks nor smokes, when bills from liquor dealers, tobacconists, and billiard emporia pour in, the proud father is mystified. Harvey stoutly denies having contracted the bills, including one for $25,000, and Lemuel, though puzzled, believes him until the workers threaten to strike and the bank places an attachment on the mill. Lemuel is about to disown his son when Harold Morrowton, Harvey's college roommate, confesses that he forged Harvey's name to the bills because his own father refused to give him spending money, and Harvey adds that because the two were fraternity brothers, he could not betray Harold's trust. Exasperated, Lemuel orders both young men to pay their debts through hard labor in the mill.
- Who directed More Trouble?
- More Trouble was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
- Who stars in More Trouble?
- More Trouble stars Frank Keenan, John Gilbert, Ida Lewis, Roberta Wilson, Jack Rollens.
- How long is More Trouble?
- More Trouble has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is More Trouble?
- More Trouble is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was More Trouble produced?
- More Trouble was produced in United States of America.