The Great Accident
Synopsis
Winthrop Chase is running for mayor on the prohibition ticket in a town where his irresponsible son Wint is infamous for his drunken sprees. Wint is in love with Joan Caretall, whose father Amos is a big political boss. Amos fears Winthrop's power and decides to stalemate him by substituting Wint's name on the ballot for that of his father. The morning after the election, Wint awakens from a drunken stupor and finds himself the mayor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Edfrid A. Bingham, Ben Ames Williams
- Original Title
- The Great Accident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Edfrid A. Bingham, Ben Ames Williams
Norbert Brodine
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Beaumont
Director
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
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What is The Great Accident about?
Winthrop Chase is running for mayor on the prohibition ticket in a town where his irresponsible son Wint is infamous for his drunken sprees. Wint is in love with Joan Caretall, whose father Amos is a big political boss. Amos fears Winthrop's power and decides to stalemate him by substituting Wint's name on the ballot for that of his father. The morning after the election, Wint awakens from a drunken stupor and finds himself the mayor.
Who directed The Great Accident?
The Great Accident was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in The Great Accident?
The principal cast of The Great Accident includes Tom Moore, Jane Novak, Andrew Robson, Willard Louis, Lillian Langdon.
When was The Great Accident released and how long is it?
The Great Accident was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Great Accident based on a book or true story?
The Great Accident is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Ames Williams".