Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
Encyclopedia
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920
) also known as Over the Hill is a 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.
The film was directed by Harry Millarde, released by Fox Film Corporation, and was a box office success in 1920. The film was remade as Over the Hill (1931), starring Mae Marsh
and as Tears of a Mother (1937). The 1920 silent film is preserved in a nitrate print at the Library of Congress
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1920 in film
The year 1920 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 27 - The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks opens.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1920:U.S.A. unless stated*The $1,000,000 Reward...
) also known as Over the Hill is a silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
about a woman who has a lot of children, and who never gets the chance to enjoy life. The film starred actress Mary Carr
Mary Carr
Mary Carr was an American film actress and was married to the actor William Carr . She appeared in 144 films between 1915 and 1956...
and almost all of her real-life children.
The film was directed by Harry Millarde, released by Fox Film Corporation, and was a box office success in 1920. The film was remade as Over the Hill (1931), starring Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh was an American film actress with a career spanning over 50 years.-Early life:...
and as Tears of a Mother (1937). The 1920 silent film is preserved in a nitrate print at the Library of Congress
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de facto national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and...
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Cast
- Mary CarrMary CarrMary Carr was an American film actress and was married to the actor William Carr . She appeared in 144 films between 1915 and 1956...
- 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 Wallker)
- 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 OsborneVivienne OsborneVivienne Osborne was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Broadway theater and in silent and sound films.-Career:...
- Isabella Strong - Dorothy Allen - Agulitia
- Edna MurphyEdna MurphyEdna Murphy was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 80 films between 1918 and 1933. Murphy was voted "Most Photographed Movie Star of 1925" by ScreenLand Magazine....
- Lucy - Joseph Donohoe - Undetermined role
- John T. Dwyer - Adult Thomas