Twenty Dollars a Week (1924)

John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.

Director: F. Harmon Weight
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
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Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Production: The Selznick Studio
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twenty Dollars a Week about?
John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.
Who directed Twenty Dollars a Week?
Twenty Dollars a Week was directed by F. Harmon Weight.
Who stars in Twenty Dollars a Week?
Twenty Dollars a Week stars George Arliss, Taylor Holmes, Ronald Colman, Edith Roberts, Ivan F. Simpson, Wallie Howe.
How long is Twenty Dollars a Week?
Twenty Dollars a Week has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Twenty Dollars a Week?
Twenty Dollars a Week is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Twenty Dollars a Week produced?
Twenty Dollars a Week was produced in United States of America.