The Upstart
Synopsis
One day Coventry Petmore leaves his wife and child to go out in the world and fight the social evils of divorce and loveless marriage. Circumstances lead him to the home of Judge Mitchell, where the judge's son, a minister, and his wife Beatrice reside. The minister does not believe in expressing affection to his wife, and Beatrice becomes enamored of her chauffeur Larry Price.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Barry, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Upstart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
Tom Barry, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Upstart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Upstart about?
One day Coventry Petmore leaves his wife and child to go out in the world and fight the social evils of divorce and loveless marriage. Circumstances lead him to the home of Judge Mitchell, where the judge's son, a minister, and his wife Beatrice reside. The minister does not believe in expressing affection to his wife, and Beatrice becomes enamored of her chauffeur Larry Price.
Who directed The Upstart?
The Upstart was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in The Upstart?
The principal cast of The Upstart includes George Le Guere, Marguerite Snow, James Lackaye, Frederic Sumner, Fred Sittenham.
When was The Upstart released and how long is it?
The Upstart was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Upstart?
The Upstart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).