The Peddler (1917)

The Peddler (1917) poster

The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by his late wife. Although he can now afford to live comfortably with his adopted daughter Mary, Abraham still strongly feels the loss of his son. His life is finally made complete when Sammy returns repentant to marry Abraham's housekeeper Sarah, and the old peddler, his struggles now over, can spend the rest of his days surrounded by his family.

Director: Herbert Blaché
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: U.S. Amusement Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: Herbert Blaché
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Peddler about?
The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by his late wife. Although he can now afford to live comfortably with his adopted daughter Mary, Abraham still strongly feels the loss of his son. His life is finally made complete when Sammy returns repentant to marry Abraham's housekeeper Sarah, and the old peddler, his struggles now over, can spend the rest of his days surrounded by his family.
Who directed The Peddler?
The Peddler was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Peddler?
The Peddler stars Sidney Mason, Catherine Calvert, Kittens Reichert, Sally Crute, Joe Welch.
How long is The Peddler?
The Peddler has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Peddler?
The Peddler is a Drama film.
Where was The Peddler produced?
The Peddler was produced in United States of America.