Mr. Opp
Synopsis
Optimistic in the face of failure, Daniel Webster Opp finally attains success as a traveling salesman for a shoe firm, but just when his prospects are best, he receives word that his stepfather is dead. He leaves at once to meet his brother Ben at Cove Junction, where they settle the estate according to Ben's demands. Ben takes the money, while Mr. Opp is given the homestead and custody of Kippy, his feebleminded half-sister. Sacrificing all to remain with his sister, Mr. Opp founds a newspaper, the Opp Eagle, and begins to promote the town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Hegan Rice, Lynn Reynolds
- Original Title
- Mr. Opp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Reynolds
Alice Hegan Rice, Lynn Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Reynolds
Director
Lynn Reynolds
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Opp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Opp about?
Optimistic in the face of failure, Daniel Webster Opp finally attains success as a traveling salesman for a shoe firm, but just when his prospects are best, he receives word that his stepfather is dead. He leaves at once to meet his brother Ben at Cove Junction, where they settle the estate according to Ben's demands. Ben takes the money, while Mr. Opp is given the homestead and custody of Kippy, his feebleminded half-sister. Sacrificing all to remain with his sister, Mr. Opp founds a newspaper, the Opp Eagle, and begins to promote the town.
Who directed Mr. Opp?
Mr. Opp was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
Who stars in Mr. Opp?
The principal cast of Mr. Opp includes Arthur Hoyt, George Chesebro, George Hernandez, Jack Curtis, Neva Gerber.
When was Mr. Opp released and how long is it?
Mr. Opp was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Mr. Opp based on a book or true story?
Mr. Opp is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Hegan Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Opp?
Mr. Opp holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).