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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR192050mUnited States of America

Homer Comes Home

“"Just a poor dern fool Chuck full of hafalutin' plans, but couldn't hold a job a week. neighbors all 'lowed he'd never amount to a hill of beans. All but one- a girl. For her sake he went away. Then one day Homer came home!"”

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Synopsis

Ne'er-do-well Homer Cavender ventures to the city from Mainsville in an effort to find fame and fortune. Both elude him, and after clerking for two years, Homer returns home for a vacation. Impressed by his flashy clothes, the townspeople assume that Homer has achieved success. Attempting to win Rachel Prouty from his rival, Arthur Machim, Homer continues the deception by announcing that his employer, Kort and Bailly, has dispatched him to enroll stockholders for a proposed new plant to be built in Mainsville. Machim discovers the sham and denounces Homer as a crook.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 27, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jerome Storm
Screenplay & Story
Alexander Hull, Agnes Christine Johnston
Original Title
Homer Comes Home
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Thomas H. Ince Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jerome Storm

Screenplay & Story

Alexander Hull, Agnes Christine Johnston

Department Leadership Roster

Jerome Storm

Jerome Storm

Director

Agnes Christine Johnston

Agnes Christine Johnston

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Homer Comes Home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Homer Comes Home

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Homer Comes Home about?

Ne'er-do-well Homer Cavender ventures to the city from Mainsville in an effort to find fame and fortune. Both elude him, and after clerking for two years, Homer returns home for a vacation. Impressed by his flashy clothes, the townspeople assume that Homer has achieved success. Attempting to win Rachel Prouty from his rival, Arthur Machim, Homer continues the deception by announcing that his employer, Kort and Bailly, has dispatched him to enroll stockholders for a proposed new plant to be built in Mainsville. Machim discovers the sham and denounces Homer as a crook.

Who directed Homer Comes Home?

Homer Comes Home was directed by Jerome Storm.

Who stars in Homer Comes Home?

The principal cast of Homer Comes Home includes Charles Ray, Otto Hoffman, Priscilla Bonner, John Elliott, Gus Leonard.

When was Homer Comes Home released and how long is it?

Homer Comes Home was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Homer Comes Home?

Homer Comes Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).