The Right Direction
“A Little Mother's Zig-zag Route to Happiness!”
Synopsis
Polly Eccles is a "ragged girl" living in a dank slum who is responsible for her sickly four-year-old brother, Billy. After a doctor advises that Billy needs a healthier climate to recover, Polly packs their few belongings and decides they will walk to California. While hitchhiking along the way with their dog, the siblings are given a lift by Kirk Drummond, a young man who happens to be driving to California himself. Upon arriving, Kirk’s wealthy father, John Drummond, is initially horrified by his son's association with the "ragged" travelers. However, the story follows Polly’s trials as she attempts to navigate this new world and ensure her brother's health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Right Direction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pallas Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Screenplay
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right Direction
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What is The Right Direction about?
Polly Eccles is a "ragged girl" living in a dank slum who is responsible for her sickly four-year-old brother, Billy. After a doctor advises that Billy needs a healthier climate to recover, Polly packs their few belongings and decides they will walk to California. While hitchhiking along the way with their dog, the siblings are given a lift by Kirk Drummond, a young man who happens to be driving to California himself. Upon arriving, Kirk’s wealthy father, John Drummond, is initially horrified by his son's association with the "ragged" travelers. However, the story follows Polly’s trials as she attempts to navigate this new world and ensure her brother's health.
Who directed The Right Direction?
The Right Direction was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in The Right Direction?
The principal cast of The Right Direction includes Vivian Martin, Colin Chase, Herbert Standing, Alfred Hollingsworth, Billy Mason.
When was The Right Direction released and how long is it?
The Right Direction was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.