The Weaker Vessel (1919)
Abby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself as a waitress and shares an apartment with a co-worker. At the restaurant, Abby meets J. Booth Hunter, a heavy-drinking "ham" actor, and tries to convince him to give up liquor. Hanks shows up one day and during a battle with his estranged wife, Hunter comes to Abby's rescue. Abby finally gets a divorce from Hanks, Hunter conquers his drinking habit, and Abby marries him.
Director: Paul Powell
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Mary MacLaren as Abby Hopkins |
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Thurston Hall as J. Booth Hunter |
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Anne Schaefer as Mrs. Hopkins |
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Zoe Rae as Jane |
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Lina Basquette as Jessie |
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John MacKay as Matthew Hopkins |
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John Cook as J.B. Hanks |
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Ethel Ritchie as Ruth Sterner |
| Writing | Elmer Ellsworth | Writer |
| Directing | Paul Powell | Director |
| Crew | Allen M. Davey | Cinematography |
