A Little Brother of the Rich
Synopsis
While working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and Muriel's husband divorces her for infidelity, Paul and Muriel marry. Meanwhile, when Sylvia's father dies after being ruined in the stock market, she goes from one job to another in the city until she tries acting in a stock company. There she befriends Henry Leamington, an alcoholic leading man, who, as he tutors her, falls in love and stops drinking because of her. When Paul discovers Muriel's unfaithfulness, he renews his acquaintance with Sylvia, who still loves him.
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Hobart Bosworth
Henry Leamington
Jane Novak
Sylvia Castle
Hobart Henley
Paul Potter
Maude George
Muriel Evans (as Maud George)
Albert MacQuarrie
Muriel's Husband
J. Edwin Brown
John Castle (as Edmond Brown)
Carl Von Schiller
Carl Wilmerding
Walter Belasco
Mr. Eickstein
William Clark
Jim 'Pinky' Ellis
Jane Bernoudy
Castle's Maid
Bobby Vernon
Carl's Valet (as Bob Vernon)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Medill Patterson, Hobart Bosworth, Otis Turner
- Original Title
- A Little Brother of the Rich
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Turner
Joseph Medill Patterson, Hobart Bosworth, Otis Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Turner
Director
Hobart Bosworth
Writer
Otis Turner
Writer
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What is A Little Brother of the Rich about?
While working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and Muriel's husband divorces her for infidelity, Paul and Muriel marry. Meanwhile, when Sylvia's father dies after being ruined in the stock market, she goes from one job to another in the city until she tries acting in a stock company. There she befriends Henry Leamington, an alcoholic leading man, who, as he tutors her, falls in love and stops drinking because of her. When Paul discovers Muriel's unfaithfulness, he renews his acquaintance with Sylvia, who still loves him.
Who directed A Little Brother of the Rich?
A Little Brother of the Rich was directed by Otis Turner.
Who stars in A Little Brother of the Rich?
The principal cast of A Little Brother of the Rich includes Hobart Bosworth, Jane Novak, Hobart Henley, Maude George, Albert MacQuarrie.
When was A Little Brother of the Rich released and how long is it?
A Little Brother of the Rich was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is A Little Brother of the Rich based on a book or true story?
A Little Brother of the Rich is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Medill Patterson".