Sweet Adeline (1926 film)
| Sweet Adeline | |
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| Directed by | Jerome Storm |
| Written by | Charles E. Banks |
| Based on | Sweet Adeline 1903 song by Richard H. Gerrard and Henry W. Armstrong |
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| Cinematography | Philip Tannura |
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Running time | 70 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Sweet Adeline is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Charles Ray and Gertrude Olmstead.[1]
Plot[edit]
As described in a film magazine review,[2] Ben Wilson is the household drudge, bullied by his older brother Bill, with his only consolation being the owner of a fine tenor voice. He falls in love with Adeline, newly arrived to their rural village. Bill ends up being his rival for her affection. Ben makes a local hit singing "Sweet Adeline," and Bill procures a chance for him to sing in a Chicago cabaret. At first he breaks down, but recovers and rallies himself and is warmly received. His dream of success comes true and he wins the affection of Adeline.
Cast[edit]
- Charles Ray as Ben Wilson
- Gertrude Olmstead as Adeline
- Jack Rube Clifford as Bill Wilson
- J.P. Lockney as Pa Wilson
- Sabel Johnson as Fat Lady
- Gertrude Short as Cabaret Dancer
- Ida Lewis as Ma Wilson
- Lillian Leighton as Adeline's Ma
References[edit]
- ^ Munden, p. 780
- ^ Pardy, George T. (January 23, 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: Sweet Adeline", Motion Picture News, 33 (4), New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 488, retrieved January 29, 2023
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Bibliography[edit]
- Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press, 1997.
External links[edit]
- Sweet Adeline at IMDb
- Sweet Adeline at the TCM Movie Database
- Synopsis at AllMovie
- Sweet Adeline at the American Film Institute Catalog
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