The Good Provider (1922)
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A prosperous small-town peddler accedes to his family's wish to move from their secure existence to the uncertainty of New York City. It proves fruitless and eventually his kin sees the error of their ways and return to their true home.
Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 2, 1922
Cast
- Vera Gordon - Becky Binswanger
- Dore Davidson - Julius Binswanger
- Miriam Battista - Pearl Binswanger, as a child
- Vivienne Osborne - Pearl Binswanger
- William Collier Jr. - Izzy Binswanger
- John Roche - Max Teitlebaum
- Eddie Phillips - Broadway Sport
- Blanche Craig - Mrs. Boggs
Screenplay
- Fannie Hurst (Short Story)
- John Lynch
Cinematography: Chester A. Lyons
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigrant, bankruptcy, lost film, partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Frank Borzage
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Good Provider about?
- A prosperous small-town peddler accedes to his family's wish to move from their secure existence to the uncertainty of New York City. It proves fruitless and eventually his kin sees the error of their ways and return to their true home.
- Who directed The Good Provider?
- The Good Provider was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in The Good Provider?
- The Good Provider stars Vera Gordon, Dore Davidson, Miriam Battista, Vivienne Osborne, William Collier Jr., John Roche.
- How long is The Good Provider?
- The Good Provider has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Good Provider?
- The Good Provider is a Drama film.
- Where was The Good Provider produced?
- The Good Provider was produced in United States of America.