Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
“Acclaimed By Press, Public and Pulpit As The Most Absorbing Drama Ever Presented In The Theatre”
Synopsis
The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
30x
+$2.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry F. Millarde
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sloane, Will Carleton
- Original Score
- Erno Rapee
- Original Title
- Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry F. Millarde
Paul Sloane, Will Carleton
Erno Rapee
George Schneiderman, Harold S. Sintzenich
Department Leadership Roster
Harry F. Millarde
Director
Paul Sloane
Writer
Erno Rapee
Original Music Composer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Harold S. Sintzenich
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over the Hill to the Poorhouse about?
The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.
Who directed Over the Hill to the Poorhouse?
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse was directed by Harry F. Millarde.
Who stars in Over the Hill to the Poorhouse?
The principal cast of Over the Hill to the Poorhouse includes James Sheridan, Noel Tearle, William Welsh, Stephen Carr, Mary Carr.
When was Over the Hill to the Poorhouse released and how long is it?
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Over the Hill to the Poorhouse?
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (30 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Over the Hill to the Poorhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Over the Hill to the Poorhouse was composed by Erno Rapee.