John Barleycorn (1914)
Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name. Jack London has struggled with alcoholism most of his life. At age five he was instructed to bring a pail of beer to his father and drank some to prevent it spilling over, getting drunk for the first time. As an adult, he goes through cycles of abstinence only to return to hard drinking.
Directors:
Hobart Bosworth, J. Charles Haydon.
Writer:
Hettie Grey Baker
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Elmer Clifton as Jack, 3rd period |
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Antrim Short as Jack, 2nd period |
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Matty Roubert as Jack, 1st period |
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Viola Barry as Haydee |
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Hobart Bosworth as Scratch Nelson |
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Elmo Lincoln as |
| Writing | Hettie Grey Baker | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jack London | Novel |
| Directing | Hobart Bosworth | Director |
| Directing | J. Charles Haydon | Director |
