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.
Directed by Paul Powell · Written by Elmer Ellsworth
Cast
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Mary MacLaren Abby Hopkins -
Thurston Hall J. Booth Hunter -
Anne Schaefer Mrs. Hopkins -
Zoe Rae Jane -
Lina Basquette Jessie - John MacKay Matthew Hopkins
- John Cook J.B. Hanks
- Ethel Ritchie Ruth Sterner
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1h 50m together
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