The Family Skeleton
“The story of a struggle against heredity and the awakening of a soul through faith and love.”
Synopsis
Wealthy young Billy Bates's greatest fear is that he has inherited his family curse: drink. But when he falls for a beautiful showgirl from the Ziegfeld Follies, she shows him he has nothing to fear.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger, Jerome Storm
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas H. Ince, Bert Lennon
- Original Title
- The Family Skeleton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger, Jerome Storm
Thomas H. Ince, Bert Lennon
Chester A. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Writer
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Jerome Storm
Director
Bert Lennon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family Skeleton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Family Skeleton about?
Wealthy young Billy Bates's greatest fear is that he has inherited his family curse: drink. But when he falls for a beautiful showgirl from the Ziegfeld Follies, she shows him he has nothing to fear.
Who directed The Family Skeleton?
The Family Skeleton was directed by Victor Schertzinger, Jerome Storm.
Who stars in The Family Skeleton?
The principal cast of The Family Skeleton includes Charles Ray, Sylvia Breamer, Andrew Arbuckle, William Elmer, Otto Hoffman.
When was The Family Skeleton released and how long is it?
The Family Skeleton was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.