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  2. Twenty Dollars a Week

Twenty Dollars a Week

1924
1h
Drama
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1924

Runtime

1h

Storyline

John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Apr 12, 1924
Languages
No Language
Director
F. Harmon Weight
Production
The Selznick Studio
The Selznick Studio
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

George Arliss

George Arliss

John Reeves

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

William Hart

Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

Chester Reeves

Edith Roberts

Edith Roberts

Muriel Hart

Ivan F. Simpson

Ivan F. Simpson

James Pettison

Wallie Howe

Henry Sloane

Redfield Clarke

George Blair

Joseph Donohue

Little Arthur

William Sellery

Clancy, Restaurateur

George Henry

Butler

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