
Ten Nights in a Bar Room
Synopsis
Joe Morgan, a previously respectable worker, becomes a town drunkard, losing his job and neglecting his family due to the influence of the local tavern, the "Sickle and Sheaf". Joe's daughter, Little Mary, frequently comes to the bar to beg her father to return home. During a confrontation in the bar, a thrown glass hits Little Mary, resulting in her death. Devastated by the death of his child, Joe vows revenge but reforms, ending his addiction and reuniting with his family.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Baby Ivy Ward
Little Mary Morgan
John Lowell
Joe Morgan
Charles Mackay
Simon Slade
Kempton Greene
Willie Hammond
Harry Fisher
Sample Switchel
Lillian Kemble-Cooper
Mehitabel
Leota Miller
Mrs. Hank Smith
Anna Q. Nilsson
Nell Clark Keller
Fanny Morgan
James Phillips
Frank Slade
Ethel Dwyer
Dora Slade
Charles Byer
Harvey Green
John Woodford
Judge Hammond
Mrs. Thomas Ward
His Aunt
J. Norman Wells
Hank Smith
Thomas Vill
Judge Lyman
Richard Carlyle
The Village Doctor
Robert Hamilton
Foreman of the Mill
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- William W. Pratt
- Original Title
- Ten Nights in a Bar Room
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Blazed Trail Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
William W. Pratt, Timothy Shay Arthur, Lillian Case Russell
Joseph Settle
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
William W. Pratt
Screenplay
Joseph Settle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Nights in a Bar Room
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ten Nights in a Bar Room about?
Joe Morgan, a previously respectable worker, becomes a town drunkard, losing his job and neglecting his family due to the influence of the local tavern, the "Sickle and Sheaf". Joe's daughter, Little Mary, frequently comes to the bar to beg her father to return home. During a confrontation in the bar, a thrown glass hits Little Mary, resulting in her death. Devastated by the death of his child, Joe vows revenge but reforms, ending his addiction and reuniting with his family.
Who directed Ten Nights in a Bar Room?
Ten Nights in a Bar Room was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Ten Nights in a Bar Room?
The principal cast of Ten Nights in a Bar Room includes Baby Ivy Ward, John Lowell, Charles Mackay, Kempton Greene, Harry Fisher.
When was Ten Nights in a Bar Room released and how long is it?
Ten Nights in a Bar Room was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Ten Nights in a Bar Room based on a book or true story?
Ten Nights in a Bar Room is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Timothy Shay Arthur".












