The Turmoil
Synopsis
James Sheridan becomes wealthy and a power in a middle west city, where his entire life is absorbed in the turmoil of his own creation. The only thing he lacks is social standing, and this he strives to gain by methods he has successfully employed in driving a business deal.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Valli Valli
Mary Vertrees
George Le Guere
Bibbs Sheridan
Charles Prince
James Sheridan, Sr.
Florida Kingsley
Mrs. Vertrees
Frank DeVernon
Mr. Vertrees
Kate Jepson
Mrs. James Sheridan
Ferdinand Tidmarsh
James Sheridan, Jr.
Robert Stowe Gill
Roscoe Sheridan
Ilean Hume
Edith Sheridan
Frederic Sumner
Robert Lamhorn
William Anker
Dr. George Gurney
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Unhappy Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington
- Original Title
- The Turmoil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Jones
Booth Tarkington
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Jones
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.
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?
James Sheridan becomes wealthy and a power in a middle west city, where his entire life is absorbed in the turmoil of his own creation. The only thing he lacks is social standing, and this he strives to gain by methods he has successfully employed in driving a business deal.
Who directed The Turmoil?
The Turmoil was directed by Edgar Jones.
Who stars in The Turmoil?
The principal cast of The Turmoil includes Valli Valli, George Le Guere, Charles Prince, Florida Kingsley, Frank DeVernon.
When was The Turmoil released and how long is it?
The Turmoil was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
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.).