A Poor Relation
“You will laugh and cry and be stirred to the very depths of your heart”
Synopsis
Slaving to perfect an invention, Noah Vale tries to keep two orphans--Rip and Patch--and himself by peddling books and is helped by Scallops, a girl who occasionally brings them food. He appeals to Fay, a wealthy relative, for help in marketing his invention and arouses the interest of Fay's pretty daughter. Sterrett, Fay's partner, steals the model but returns it when he discovers it to be worthless. Johnny Smith, Fay's secretary, is fired when he proposes to the boss's daughter; and visiting Vale's attic, he is comforted by his epigrams. Johnny takes them to a newspaper editor, and they are so successful that both Smith and Vale are hired. Vale decides to give up inventing for writing, and Johnny marries Miss Fay despite her father's opposition.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence G. Badger
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard McConville, Edward E. Kidder
- Original Title
- A Poor Relation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence G. Badger
Bernard McConville, Edward E. Kidder
Marcel Le Picard
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard McConville
Writer
Clarence G. Badger
Director
Edward E. Kidder
Writer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
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What is A Poor Relation about?
Slaving to perfect an invention, Noah Vale tries to keep two orphans--Rip and Patch--and himself by peddling books and is helped by Scallops, a girl who occasionally brings them food. He appeals to Fay, a wealthy relative, for help in marketing his invention and arouses the interest of Fay's pretty daughter. Sterrett, Fay's partner, steals the model but returns it when he discovers it to be worthless. Johnny Smith, Fay's secretary, is fired when he proposes to the boss's daughter; and visiting Vale's attic, he is comforted by his epigrams. Johnny takes them to a newspaper editor, and they are so successful that both Smith and Vale are hired. Vale decides to give up inventing for writing, and Johnny marries Miss Fay despite her father's opposition.
Who directed A Poor Relation?
A Poor Relation was directed by Clarence G. Badger.
Who stars in A Poor Relation?
The principal cast of A Poor Relation includes Will Rogers, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace MacDonald, Sidney Ainsworth, George B. Williams.
When was A Poor Relation released and how long is it?
A Poor Relation was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.