The Weaker Vessel (1919)
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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.
- Release date
- June 30, 1919
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Mary MacLaren as Abby Hopkins
- Thurston Hall as J. Booth Hunter
- John Cook as J.B. Hanks
- Anne Schaefer as Mrs. Hopkins
- John MacKay as Matthew Hopkins
- Ethel Ritchie as Ruth Sterner
- Zoe Rae as Jane
- Lina Basquette as Jessie
Crew
- Paul Powell · Director
- Elmer Ellsworth · Writer
- Allen M. Davey · Cinematographer
- Allen G. Siegler · Cinematographer