Mr. Opp (1917)
Optimistic in the face of failure, Daniel Webster Opp finally attains success as a traveling salesman for a shoe firm, but just when his prospects are best, he receives word that his stepfather is dead. He leaves at once to meet his brother Ben at Cove Junction, where they settle the estate according to Ben's demands. Ben takes the money, while Mr. Opp is given the homestead and custody of Kippy, his feebleminded half-sister. Sacrificing all to remain with his sister, Mr. Opp founds a newspaper, the Opp Eagle, and begins to promote the town.
Director: Lynn Reynolds
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 20, 1917
Cast
- Arthur Hoyt - Mr. D. Webster Opp
- George Chesebro - Willard Hinton
- George Hernandez - Jimmy Fallows
- Jack Curtis - John Mathews
- Neva Gerber - Guinevere Gusty
- Elsie Maison - Miss Kippy
- Anne Lockhart - Mrs. Gusty
- Jane Bernoudy - Jemima Fenny
Screenplay
- Alice Hegan Rice (Novel)
- Lynn Reynolds
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Opp about?
- Optimistic in the face of failure, Daniel Webster Opp finally attains success as a traveling salesman for a shoe firm, but just when his prospects are best, he receives word that his stepfather is dead. He leaves at once to meet his brother Ben at Cove Junction, where they settle the estate according to Ben's demands. Ben takes the money, while Mr. Opp is given the homestead and custody of Kippy, his feebleminded half-sister. Sacrificing all to remain with his sister, Mr. Opp founds a newspaper, the Opp Eagle, and begins to promote the town.
- Who directed Mr. Opp?
- Mr. Opp was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
- Who stars in Mr. Opp?
- Mr. Opp stars Arthur Hoyt, George Chesebro, George Hernandez, Jack Curtis, Neva Gerber, Elsie Maison.
- How long is Mr. Opp?
- Mr. Opp has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Opp?
- Mr. Opp is a Drama film.
- Where was Mr. Opp produced?
- Mr. Opp was produced in United States of America.