The Wrongdoers (1925)
Philanthropical druggist Daniel Abbott, occasionally robs the rich to take care of the poor, goes to court with his young ward, Jimmy Nolan. In the courtroom Daniel meets Mrs. Warren, who, despondent over her inability to care for a newborn baby, has been charged with attempted suicide. Daniel takes mother and daughter under his wing, watching with pride as the girl, Helen, and his ward, Jimmy, grow to a tender adolescence. Sylvester Doane, a tenement owner, falls in love with Helen, and Daniel makes plans to rob him. Jimmy learns with shock of the plans and goes to Doane's apartment to prevent the robbery. Jimmy takes the gems to forestall his father, but he is found with them in his possession and put in jail.
Director: Hugh Dierker
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 3, 1925
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Daniel Abbott
- Anne Cornwall - Helen Warren
- Henry Hull - Jimmy Nolan
- Henry Sedley - Sylvester Doane
- Blanche Craig - Honora
- Flora Finch - Society Woman
- William Calhoun - Butler
- Harry Lee - Solemn Man
- Tammany Young - Crook
- Tom Brown - Little Jimmy
Screenplay
Production: MacFadden True Story Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hugh Dierker
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wrongdoers about?
- Philanthropical druggist Daniel Abbott, occasionally robs the rich to take care of the poor, goes to court with his young ward, Jimmy Nolan. In the courtroom Daniel meets Mrs. Warren, who, despondent over her inability to care for a newborn baby, has been charged with attempted suicide. Daniel takes mother and daughter under his wing, watching with pride as the girl, Helen, and his ward, Jimmy, grow to a tender adolescence. Sylvester Doane, a tenement owner, falls in love with Helen, and Daniel makes plans to rob him. Jimmy learns with shock of the plans and goes to Doane's apartment to prevent the robbery. Jimmy takes the gems to forestall his father, but he is found with them in his possession and put in jail.
- Who directed The Wrongdoers?
- The Wrongdoers was directed by Hugh Dierker.
- Who stars in The Wrongdoers?
- The Wrongdoers stars Lionel Barrymore, Anne Cornwall, Henry Hull, Henry Sedley, Blanche Craig, Flora Finch.
- How long is The Wrongdoers?
- The Wrongdoers has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Wrongdoers?
- The Wrongdoers is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wrongdoers produced?
- The Wrongdoers was produced in United States of America.