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Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)

110 min  -  Drama | Crime  -   17 September 1920 (USA)
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The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.

Writers:

Will Carleton (poems), Paul Sloane (scenario)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mary Carr Mary Carr ...
Ma Benton
James Sheridan James Sheridan ...
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
Noel Tearle Noel Tearle ...
Adult Isaac
William Welsh William Welsh ...
Pa Benton
Stephen Carr Stephen Carr ...
Child Thomas
Jerry Devine Jerry Devine ...
Child John
Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker ...
Adult John (as John Walker)
James Sheldon James Sheldon ...
Child Charles
Wallace Ray Wallace Ray ...
Adult Charles
Rosemary Carr Rosemary Carr ...
Child Rebecca
Phyllis Diller Phyllis Diller ...
Adult Rebecca
Maybeth Carr Maybeth Carr ...
Child Susan
Louella Carr Louella Carr ...
Adult Susan
Vivienne Osborne Vivienne Osborne ...
Isabella Strong
Dorothy Allen Dorothy Allen ...
Agulitia
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Storyline

The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Poorhouse | Family Relationships | Brother | Thief | Idler  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Over the Hill See more »

Filming Locations:

Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$3,000,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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