The Spindle of Life (1917)
When Mrs. Harrison arrives in Harborsport for her vacation, she announces her plan to marry Gladsome, her daughter, to Vincent Bradshaw, the son of her financial advisor James Bradshaw. To keep Gladsome from socializing with the local fishermen, James drives them from his property, but they organize under her and force their way back. Arrested for rabble-rousing, Gladsome is bailed out of jail by James and later meets "Alphabet" Carter, a vacationing financial wizard, for whom she has an immediate attraction.
Director: George Cochrane
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 17, 1917
Cast
- Ben F. Wilson - 'Alphabet' Carter
- Neva Gerber - Gladsome
- Jessie Pratt - Mrs. Harrison
- Ed Brady - Jason
- Dick La Reno - Hooky (as Richard La Reno)
- Winter Hall - James Bradshaw
- Hayward Mack - Vincent Bradshaw
Screenplay
- Sidney Robinson (Novel)
- Karl R. Coolidge
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: George Cochrane
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spindle of Life about?
- When Mrs. Harrison arrives in Harborsport for her vacation, she announces her plan to marry Gladsome, her daughter, to Vincent Bradshaw, the son of her financial advisor James Bradshaw. To keep Gladsome from socializing with the local fishermen, James drives them from his property, but they organize under her and force their way back. Arrested for rabble-rousing, Gladsome is bailed out of jail by James and later meets "Alphabet" Carter, a vacationing financial wizard, for whom she has an immediate attraction.
- Who directed The Spindle of Life?
- The Spindle of Life was directed by George Cochrane.
- Who stars in The Spindle of Life?
- The Spindle of Life stars Ben F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, Jessie Pratt, Ed Brady, Dick La Reno, Winter Hall.
- How long is The Spindle of Life?
- The Spindle of Life has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Spindle of Life?
- The Spindle of Life is a Comedy film.