The Upheaval (1916)
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
Director: Charles Horan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: August 28, 1916
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Jim Gordon
- Marguerite Skirvin - Joan Madison
- Franklyn Hanna - Jim Gordon, Sr.
- Edgar L. Davenport - Henry Madison
- John Smiley - Benjamin Waters
- Paul Lawrence - Sidney Benson
- James C. Malaidy - Alec (the delegate)
- Howard Truesdale - Myles McColl
- George Stevens - Jerome Hendricks
- Frank A. Lyons - Frank Wagner
Screenplay
- Lawrence McCloskey (Story)
Cinematography: John Arnold
Production: Rolfe Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
partially lost film, preserved george eastman house
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Upheaval about?
- Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
- Who directed The Upheaval?
- The Upheaval was directed by Charles Horan.
- Who stars in The Upheaval?
- The Upheaval stars Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport, John Smiley, Paul Lawrence.
- How long is The Upheaval?
- The Upheaval has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Upheaval?
- The Upheaval is a Drama film.
- Where was The Upheaval produced?
- The Upheaval was produced in United States of America.