The Weaker Vessel

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Comedy,

Drama

Duration:

60 minutes

Year:

1919

Director:

Paul Powell

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Company:

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Cast:
Mary MacLaren

Abby Hopkins

Thurston Hall

J. Booth Hunter

Anne Schaefer

Mrs. Hopkins

Zoe Rae

Jane

Lina Basquette

Jessie

Crew:
Elmer Ellsworth

Writer

Paul Powell

Director

Allen M. Davey

Cinematography