The Ne'er-Do-Well
“You've read or heard about this great story- now you'll see it in a marvelous production”
Synopsis
Disgusted with his spendthrift son, Kirk Anthony's father has Kirk shanghaied and taken to Panama, where he attracts the attention of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. He subsequently falls in love with Chiquita, the daughter of a Panamanian general, gets a railroad job through Stephen Cortlandt and decides to make something of himself when he meets Allen Allan, a black mercenary. Stephen Cortlandt's death is blamed on Kirk until Edith produces a suicide note. He succeeds in his railroad position and returns to the United States with Chiquita to ask his father's forgiveness. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Beach, Louis Stevens
- Original Title
- The Ne'er-Do-Well
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Rex Beach, Louis Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Louis Stevens
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ne'er-Do-Well
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What is The Ne'er-Do-Well about?
Disgusted with his spendthrift son, Kirk Anthony's father has Kirk shanghaied and taken to Panama, where he attracts the attention of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. He subsequently falls in love with Chiquita, the daughter of a Panamanian general, gets a railroad job through Stephen Cortlandt and decides to make something of himself when he meets Allen Allan, a black mercenary. Stephen Cortlandt's death is blamed on Kirk until Edith produces a suicide note. He succeeds in his railroad position and returns to the United States with Chiquita to ask his father's forgiveness. A lost film.
Who directed The Ne'er-Do-Well?
The Ne'er-Do-Well was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Ne'er-Do-Well?
The principal cast of The Ne'er-Do-Well includes Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Gertrude Astor, John Miltern, Gus Weinberg.
When was The Ne'er-Do-Well released and how long is it?
The Ne'er-Do-Well was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Ne'er-Do-Well based on a book or true story?
The Ne'er-Do-Well is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".