The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Clarence Smith is an ex-soldier who is hired for odd jobs by Mr. Wheeler primarily because he has overheard a family argument. And the Wheeler household is going through quite a bit of turmoil -- Mrs. Wheeler feels neglected by her husband and is jealous of Violet Pinney, the governess. Daughter Cora is planning to elope with her father's secretary, Hubert Stem. Son Bobby, meanwhile, has been making passes at the maid.
Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes71%
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William C. deMilleDirector
- Clara BerangerWriter
Cast
- Wallace ReidClarence Smith
- Agnes AyresViolet Pinney
- May McAvoyCora Wheeler
- Kathlyn WilliamsMrs. Wheeler
- Edward MartindelMr. Wheeler
- Robert AgnewBobby Wheeler
- Adolphe MenjouHubert Stein
- Bertram JohnsDinwiddie
- Dorothy GordonDella
- Mayme KelsoMrs. Martin