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
Release Date: April 12, 1924
Cast
- George Arliss - John Reeves
- Taylor Holmes - William Hart
- Ronald Colman - Chester Reeves
- Edith Roberts - Muriel Hart
- Ivan F. Simpson - James Pettison
- Wallie Howe - Henry Sloane
- Redfield Clarke - George Blair
- Joseph Donohue - Little Arthur
- William Sellery - Clancy, Restaurateur
- George Henry - Butler
Screenplay
Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Production: The Selznick Studio
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
library of congress
More Films by Director: F. Harmon Weight
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.