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The Weaker Vessel (1919)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mary MacLarenMary MacLarenAbby Hopkins
  • Photo of Thurston HallThurston HallJ. Booth Hunter
  • Photo of Anne SchaeferAnne SchaeferMrs. Hopkins
  • Photo of Zoe RaeZoe RaeJane
  • Photo of Lina BasquetteLina BasquetteJessie
  • Photo of John MacKayJohn MacKayMatthew Hopkins
  • Photo of John CookJohn CookJ.B. Hanks
  • Photo of Ethel RitchieEthel RitchieRuth Sterner

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