A Little Brother of the Rich (1915)
While working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and Muriel's husband divorces her for infidelity, Paul and Muriel marry. Meanwhile, when Sylvia's father dies after being ruined in the stock market, she goes from one job to another in the city until she tries acting in a stock company. There she befriends Henry Leamington, an alcoholic leading man, who, as he tutors her, falls in love and stops drinking because of her. When Paul discovers Muriel's unfaithfulness, he renews his acquaintance with Sylvia, who still loves him.
Director: Otis Turner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 6, 1915
Cast
- Hobart Bosworth - Henry Leamington
- Jane Novak - Sylvia Castle
- Hobart Henley - Paul Potter
- Maude George - Muriel Evans (as Maud George)
- Albert MacQuarrie - Muriel's Husband
- J. Edwin Brown - John Castle (as Edmond Brown)
- Carl Von Schiller - Carl Wilmerding
- Walter Belasco - Mr. Eickstein
- William Clark - Jim 'Pinky' Ellis
- Jane Bernoudy - Castle's Maid
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Otis Turner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Little Brother of the Rich about?
- While working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and Muriel's husband divorces her for infidelity, Paul and Muriel marry. Meanwhile, when Sylvia's father dies after being ruined in the stock market, she goes from one job to another in the city until she tries acting in a stock company. There she befriends Henry Leamington, an alcoholic leading man, who, as he tutors her, falls in love and stops drinking because of her. When Paul discovers Muriel's unfaithfulness, he renews his acquaintance with Sylvia, who still loves him.
- Who directed A Little Brother of the Rich?
- A Little Brother of the Rich was directed by Otis Turner.
- Who stars in A Little Brother of the Rich?
- A Little Brother of the Rich stars Hobart Bosworth, Jane Novak, Hobart Henley, Maude George, Albert MacQuarrie, J. Edwin Brown.
- How long is A Little Brother of the Rich?
- A Little Brother of the Rich has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Little Brother of the Rich?
- A Little Brother of the Rich is a Drama film.
- Where was A Little Brother of the Rich produced?
- A Little Brother of the Rich was produced in United States of America.