Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)
1h 50m
Running Time
September 17, 1920Release Date
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)
1h 50m
Running Time
September 17, 1920Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.
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Cast & Crew.
James Sheridan
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
Noel Tearle
Adult Isaac
William Welsh
Pa Benton
Stephen Carr
Child Thomas
Mary Carr
Ma Benton
Jerry Devine
Child John
Johnnie Walker
Adult John (as John Walker)
John T. Dwyer
Adult Thomas
Wallace Ray
Adult Charles
Phyllis Diller
Adult Rebecca
Harry F. Millarde
Director
Paul Sloane
Writer
Will Carleton
Story
Erno Rapee
Original Music Composer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Harold S. Sintzenich
Director of Photography
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 17, 1920
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 50m
Budget$100,000
Box Office$3,000,000
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This Movie Is About.
silent film
Wiki.
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, also known as Over the Hill, is a 1920 American silent drama film about a woman who has a lot of children, and who never gets the chance to enjoy life. The film starred actress Mary Carr and almost all of her real-life children.
The film was directed by Harry Millarde, released by Fox Film Corporation, and was a box office success in 1920.
The story was previously filmed as Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1908), starring Florence Auer. It was remade as Over the Hill (1931), starring Mae Marsh, and as Tears of a Mother (1937). The 1920 silent film is preserved at Bois d'Arcy in France.
The film cost $50,000 to make with an additional $200,000 in marketing.