The Upheaval
Synopsis
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Jim Gordon
Marguerite Skirvin
Joan Madison
Franklyn Hanna
Jim Gordon, Sr.
Edgar L. Davenport
Henry Madison
John Smiley
Benjamin Waters
Paul Lawrence
Sidney Benson
James C. Malaidy
Alec (the delegate)
Howard Truesdale
Myles McColl
George Stevens
Jerome Hendricks
Frank A. Lyons
Frank Wagner
Myra Brooks
Liza Poke
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Horan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence McCloskey
- Original Title
- The Upheaval
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Horan
Lawrence McCloskey
John Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
John Arnold
Director of Photography
Charles Horan
Director
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 The Upheaval
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What is The Upheaval about?
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
Who directed The Upheaval?
The Upheaval was directed by Charles Horan.
Who stars in The Upheaval?
The principal cast of The Upheaval includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport, John Smiley.
When was The Upheaval released and how long is it?
The Upheaval was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Upheaval?
The Upheaval holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).