The Peddler
Synopsis
The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by his late wife. Although he can now afford to live comfortably with his adopted daughter Mary, Abraham still strongly feels the loss of his son. His life is finally made complete when Sammy returns repentant to marry Abraham's housekeeper Sarah, and the old peddler, his struggles now over, can spend the rest of his days surrounded by his family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Chapin
- Original Title
- The Peddler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Amusement Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Blaché
Frederick Chapin
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Blaché
Director
Frederick Chapin
Writer
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What is The Peddler about?
The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by his late wife. Although he can now afford to live comfortably with his adopted daughter Mary, Abraham still strongly feels the loss of his son. His life is finally made complete when Sammy returns repentant to marry Abraham's housekeeper Sarah, and the old peddler, his struggles now over, can spend the rest of his days surrounded by his family.
Who directed The Peddler?
The Peddler was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Peddler?
The principal cast of The Peddler includes Sidney Mason, Catherine Calvert, Kittens Reichert, Sally Crute, Joe Welch.
When was The Peddler released and how long is it?
The Peddler was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.