Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
| Over the Hill to the Poorhouse | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Film still with Carr and her children | |
| Directed by | Harry Millarde |
| Produced by | William Fox |
| Written by | Paul H. Sloane (scenario) |
| Based on |
poems "Over the Hill to the Poorhouse" and "Over the Hill from the Poorhouse" by Will Carleton |
| Starring | Mary Carr |
| Music by |
Edgar Allen Maurie Rubens Lou Klein (lyrics) |
| Cinematography |
Hal Sintzenich George Schneiderman |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release dates | September 17, 1920 |
Running time | 11 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
| Box office | $3.0 million[1] |
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, also known as Over the Hill, is a 1920 American silent film about a woman who has a lot of children, and who never gets the chance to enjoy life. The film starred actress Mary Carr and almost all of her real-life children.[2]
The film was directed by Harry Millarde, released by Fox Film Corporation, and was a box office success in 1920.
The story was previously filmed as Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1908), starring Florence Auer. It was remade as Over the Hill (1931), starring Mae Marsh, and as Tears of a Mother (1937). The 1920 silent film is preserved at Bois d'Arcy in France.[3][4]
Cast
- Mary Carr - Ma Benton
- James Sheridan - Child Isaac (billed Sheridan Tansey)
- Noel Tearle - Adult Isaac
- Stephen Carr - Child Thomas
- William Welsh
- Jerry Devine - Child John
- Johnnie Walker - Adult John (billed John Walker)
- James Sheldon - Child Charles
- Wallace Ray - Adult Charles
- Rosemary Carr - Child Rebecca
- Phyllis Diller - Adult Rebecca (*this Phyllis Diller not the TV comedian)
- Maybeth Carr - Child Susan
- Louella Carr - Adult Susan
- Vivienne Osborne - Isabella Strong
- Dorothy Allen - Agulitia
- Edna Murphy - Lucy
- Joseph Donohoe - Undetermined role
- John T. Dwyer - Adult Thomas
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Over the Hill to the Poorhouse. |
- Over the Hill to the Poorhouse at the Internet Movie Database
- Cinematographer Hal Sintzenich and director Harry Millarde (holding megaphone) with cast and crew
- Lobby poster for the film (courtesy Zoverhill)
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