Plot Summary

Jealous Ben attempts to destroy the engagement of his alcoholic brother, Dick, to the teetotaler Hattie by repeatedly sabotaging Dick's sobriety and even attempting physical harm. Despite Ben's numerous, escalating interventions—including framing Dick for assault and attempting to force a divorce after their wedding—the couple overcomes his sabotage. The story concludes with Hattie employing a unique visualization method during pregnancy to ensure her child avoids the family curse of drink.

Movie Details

Original Title
Prohibition
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Charles Trowbridge as Richard "Dick" Larkin

Charles Trowbridge

Richard "Dick" Larkin

Charles Dow Clark as Ben Larkin

Charles Dow Clark

Ben Larkin

Thurlow Bergen as William Irving

Thurlow Bergen

William Irving

David Wall as Lemuel Larkin

David Wall

Lemuel Larkin

Virginia Westbrook as Hattie Holmes

Virginia Westbrook

Hattie Holmes

William Jennings Bryan as Self

William Jennings Bryan

Self

Mary Moore as Mrs. Lemuel Larkin

Mary Moore

Mrs. Lemuel Larkin

Production Companies

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