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John Barleycorn

Jan 1, 1914 · 1h 1m
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Drama

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Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name. Jack London has struggled with alcoholism most of his life. At age five he was instructed to bring a pail of beer to his father and drank some to prevent it spilling over, getting drunk for the first time. As an adult, he goes through cycles of abstinence only to return to hard drinking.

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Elmer Clifton
Jack, 3rd period
Antrim Short
Jack, 2nd period
Matty Roubert
Jack, 1st period
Viola Barry
Haydee
Hobart Bosworth
Scratch Nelson
Elmo Lincoln
Directed by Hobart Bosworth

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
W. W. Hodkinson Corporation
Country
US

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