The Upstart

1916 | 50 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Upstart
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    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.

  • Release Date

    07 February 1916

  • DirectingEdwin Carewe
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