The Man in Hobbles
“"Should a girl give up being her mother's daughter to be a man's wife?"”
Synopsis
Small-town photographer Joe Coleman marries Ann Harris quickly, only to find himself financially supporting her entire lazy family. After moving to New York to work and escape his burdensome in-laws, Joe must finally put his foot down when the whole family follows them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter B. Kyne, Jack Natteford, Frederic Hatton, Fanny Hatton
- Original Title
- The Man in Hobbles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Peter B. Kyne, Jack Natteford, Frederic Hatton, Fanny Hatton
Harry Jackson
Desmond O'Brien
John M. Stahl
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
John M. Stahl
Producer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Desmond O'Brien
Editor
Frederic Hatton
Writer
Fanny Hatton
Writer
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What is The Man in Hobbles about?
Small-town photographer Joe Coleman marries Ann Harris quickly, only to find himself financially supporting her entire lazy family. After moving to New York to work and escape his burdensome in-laws, Joe must finally put his foot down when the whole family follows them.
Who directed The Man in Hobbles?
The Man in Hobbles was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Man in Hobbles?
The principal cast of The Man in Hobbles includes John Harron, Lila Lee, Lucien Littlefield, Edward Nugent, Vivien Oakland.
When was The Man in Hobbles released and how long is it?
The Man in Hobbles was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.