The Weaker Vessel

Overview

Abby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself as a waitress and shares an apartment with a co-worker. At the restaurant, Abby meets J. Booth Hunter, a heavy-drinking "ham" actor, and tries to convince him to give up liquor. Hanks shows up one day and during a battle with his estranged wife, Hunter comes to Abby's rescue. Abby finally gets a divorce from Hanks, Hunter conquers his drinking habit, and Abby marries him.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 30, 1919

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Cast

Thurston Hall,Lina Basquette,John MacKay,Anne Schaefer,Zoe Rae,Mary MacLaren,John Cook,Ethel Ritchie

Director

Paul Powell

Writer

Elmer Ellsworth

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0010863