Prohibition

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Hal Reid

Writers

Hal Reid

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 January 1915

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Charles Trowbridge

  Richard "Dick" Larkin

• 

  Charles Dow Clark

  Ben Larkin

• 

  Thurlow Bergen

  William Irving

• David Wall

  Lemuel Larkin

• Virginia Westbrook

  Hattie Holmes

• William Jennings Bryan

  Self

• Mary Moore

  Mrs. Lemuel Larkin