Prohibition (1915)
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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.
- Release date
- January 1, 1915
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Thurlow Bergen as William Irving
- David Wall as Lemuel Larkin
- Charles Trowbridge as Richard 'Dick' Larkin
- Charles Dow Clark as Benjamin Larkin
- Virginia Westbrook as Hattie Holmes
- Mary Moore as Mrs. Lemuel Larkin
- Roberta Paine as The Angel of Prohibition
- Lila Barclay as Intelligence
- Mario Maroney as Mephistopheles
- Edward Nannery as The Demon Rum
Crew
- Hal Reid · Director
- Hal Reid · Writer
- William Steiner · Producer