The Old Folks at Home
“Should the parents take upon themselves the wrongs of their offsprings?”
Synopsis
Senator John Coburn's son Steve, who associates more with gamblers, criminals and drug addicts than with his father's congressional cronies, impulsively murders his mistress' new lover. The senator tries to use his influence to have Steve acquitted, but all of the evidence firmly and correctly implicates him, and so the jury prepares to find Steve guilty without much deliberation. Before the verdict can be announced, however, Steve's mother rises in court to make an impassioned plea for her son. As a result, moved by the mother's grief, the jurors choose to ignore all of the evidence, and declare that Steve is not guilty.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Withey
- Screenplay & Story
- Rupert Hughes, Chester Withey
- Original Title
- The Old Folks at Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Withey
Rupert Hughes, Chester Withey
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Withey
Director
Rupert Hughes
Writer
Chester Withey
Writer
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What is The Old Folks at Home about?
Senator John Coburn's son Steve, who associates more with gamblers, criminals and drug addicts than with his father's congressional cronies, impulsively murders his mistress' new lover. The senator tries to use his influence to have Steve acquitted, but all of the evidence firmly and correctly implicates him, and so the jury prepares to find Steve guilty without much deliberation. Before the verdict can be announced, however, Steve's mother rises in court to make an impassioned plea for her son. As a result, moved by the mother's grief, the jurors choose to ignore all of the evidence, and declare that Steve is not guilty.
Who directed The Old Folks at Home?
The Old Folks at Home was directed by Chester Withey.
Who stars in The Old Folks at Home?
The principal cast of The Old Folks at Home includes Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Josephine Crowell, Elmer Clifton, Mildred Harris, Lucille Young.
When was The Old Folks at Home released and how long is it?
The Old Folks at Home was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.