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Prohibition

0.0 60 mins 1915
Photo Drama Company  
Director(s): Hal Reid

Release Date: 01 Fri, Jan 1915

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.

Casts of Prohibition

Charles Trowbridge

as Richard "Dick" Larkin

Charles Dow Clark

as Ben Larkin

Thurlow Bergen

as William Irving

David Wall

as Lemuel Larkin

Virginia Westbrook

as Hattie Holmes

Mary Moore

as Mrs. Lemuel Larkin

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