The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 33 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 33 points higher than audiences do.
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Lois WeberDirector
- Marion OrthWriter
- Lois WeberWriter
Cast
- Philip HubbardProf. Andrew Theodore Griggs
- Margaret McWadeMrs. Griggs
- Claire WindsorAmelia Griggs
- Louis CalhernPhil West
- Marie WalcampJuanita Claredon
- William H. O'BrienCollege Student (uncredited)
- Gertrude ShortNeighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)
- Larry SteersDinner Guest (uncredited)
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Themes
parent child relationshipprofessorchickencollegesocial commentaryneighborpovertyconsciencesilent filmprideimmaturityreverend