The Wrongdoers
Synopsis
Philanthropical druggist Daniel Abbott, occasionally robs the rich to take care of the poor, goes to court with his young ward, Jimmy Nolan. In the courtroom Daniel meets Mrs. Warren, who, despondent over her inability to care for a newborn baby, has been charged with attempted suicide. Daniel takes mother and daughter under his wing, watching with pride as the girl, Helen, and his ward, Jimmy, grow to a tender adolescence. Sylvester Doane, a tenement owner, falls in love with Helen, and Daniel makes plans to rob him. Jimmy learns with shock of the plans and goes to Doane's apartment to prevent the robbery. Jimmy takes the gems to forestall his father, but he is found with them in his possession and put in jail.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Dierker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Allen Browne
- Original Title
- The Wrongdoers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- MacFadden True Story Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Dierker
Lewis Allen Browne
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Dierker
Director
Lewis Allen Browne
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Wrongdoers
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What is The Wrongdoers about?
Philanthropical druggist Daniel Abbott, occasionally robs the rich to take care of the poor, goes to court with his young ward, Jimmy Nolan. In the courtroom Daniel meets Mrs. Warren, who, despondent over her inability to care for a newborn baby, has been charged with attempted suicide. Daniel takes mother and daughter under his wing, watching with pride as the girl, Helen, and his ward, Jimmy, grow to a tender adolescence. Sylvester Doane, a tenement owner, falls in love with Helen, and Daniel makes plans to rob him. Jimmy learns with shock of the plans and goes to Doane's apartment to prevent the robbery. Jimmy takes the gems to forestall his father, but he is found with them in his possession and put in jail.
Who directed The Wrongdoers?
The Wrongdoers was directed by Hugh Dierker.
Who stars in The Wrongdoers?
The principal cast of The Wrongdoers includes Lionel Barrymore, Anne Cornwall, Henry Hull, Henry Sedley, Blanche Craig.
When was The Wrongdoers released and how long is it?
The Wrongdoers was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrongdoers?
The Wrongdoers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).