
The Turmoil
Synopsis
Industrialist James Sheridan, Sr., once a laborer, insists on moulding the careers of his three sons; however, he loses James, Jr., in a flood disaster, and Roscoe suffers a mental breakdown. Realizing his mistake, he begins to insure the happiness of the third son, Bibbs, by bringing him together with Mary, the girl he loves.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Emmett Corrigan
James Sheridan Sr.
George Hackathorne
Bibbs Sheridan
Edward Hearn
Roscoe Sheridan
Theodore von Eltz
James Sheridan Jr.
Eileen Percy
Mrs. Roscoe Sheridan
Pauline Garon
Edith Sheridan
Eleanor Boardman
Mary Vertrees
Winter Hall
Henry Vertrees
Kitty Bradbury
Mrs. Henry Vertrees
Kenneth Gibson
Bobby Lamhorn
Victory Bateman
Mrs. James Sheridan
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- The Turmoil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Booth Tarkington, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Turmoil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turmoil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Turmoil about?
Industrialist James Sheridan, Sr., once a laborer, insists on moulding the careers of his three sons; however, he loses James, Jr., in a flood disaster, and Roscoe suffers a mental breakdown. Realizing his mistake, he begins to insure the happiness of the third son, Bibbs, by bringing him together with Mary, the girl he loves.
Who directed The Turmoil?
The Turmoil was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Turmoil?
The principal cast of The Turmoil includes Emmett Corrigan, George Hackathorne, Edward Hearn, Theodore von Eltz, Eileen Percy.
When was The Turmoil released and how long is it?
The Turmoil was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Turmoil based on a book or true story?
The Turmoil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Turmoil?
The Turmoil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
