The Upheaval
Originally released in 1916. The Upheaval is a drama film. directed by Charles Horan. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, and Franklyn Hanna
Synopsis
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Jim Gordon
Marguerite Skirvin
as Joan Madison
Franklyn Hanna
as Jim Gordon, Sr.
Edgar L. Davenport
as Henry Madison
John Smiley
as Benjamin Waters
Paul Lawrence
as Sidney Benson
James C. Malaidy
as Alec (the delegate)
Howard Truesdale
as Myles McColl
George Stevens
as Jerome Hendricks
Frank A. Lyons
as Frank Wagner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rolfe Photoplays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Upheaval about?
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's ...
Who directed The Upheaval?
The Upheaval was directed by Charles Horan.
How long is The Upheaval?
The Upheaval has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Upheaval released?
The Upheaval was released on August 28, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Upheaval?
The main cast of The Upheaval includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport, John Smiley.