The Family Honor
“A Thrilling Drama of an Aristocratic Youth Who Runs the Gamut of Gay Dissipation Until He faces the gallows For Murder. A Love Story and Romance of Sunny Southland.”
Synopsis
Beverly Tucker, the daughter of an impoverished aristocratic Southern family, has scraped together her last pennies to put her brother Dal through college in the hope that he will support the family after graduation. However, Dal harbors no such ambition and instead spends his time gambling and drinking in a saloon owned by the town's mayor, Curran. During a raid led by Curran's crusading son Merle, a detective is killed and Dal is accused of the crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- John Booth Harrower, William Parker, Agnes Parsons
- Original Title
- The Family Honor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- King W. Vidor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
John Booth Harrower, William Parker, Agnes Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family Honor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Family Honor about?
Beverly Tucker, the daughter of an impoverished aristocratic Southern family, has scraped together her last pennies to put her brother Dal through college in the hope that he will support the family after graduation. However, Dal harbors no such ambition and instead spends his time gambling and drinking in a saloon owned by the town's mayor, Curran. During a raid led by Curran's crusading son Merle, a detective is killed and Dal is accused of the crime.
Who directed The Family Honor?
The Family Honor was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Family Honor?
The principal cast of The Family Honor includes Florence Vidor, Roscoe Karns, Ben Alexander, Charles Meredith, George Nichols.
When was The Family Honor released and how long is it?
The Family Honor was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Family Honor?
The Family Honor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).