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The Upstart

NR191650mEdwin Carewe

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One day Coventry Petmore leaves his wife and child to go out in the world and fight the social evils of divorce and loveless marriage. Circumstances lead him to the home of Judge Mitchell, where the judge's son, a minister, and his wife Beatrice reside. The minister does not believe in expressing affection to his wife, and Beatrice becomes enamored of her chauffeur Larry Price.

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What is The Upstart (1916) about?

One day Coventry Petmore leaves his wife and child to go out in the world and fight the social evils of divorce and loveless marriage. Circumstances lead him to the home of Judge Mitchell, where the judge's son, a minister, and his wife Beatrice reside. The minister does not believe in expressing affection to his wife, and Beatrice becomes enamored of her chauffeur Larry Price.

Who stars in The Upstart?

The Upstart stars George Le Guere (Coventry Petmore), Marguerite Snow (Beatrice Mitchell), James Lackaye (Judge Mitchell), Frederic Sumner (Rev. James Mitchell), Fred Sittenham (Larry Price). The film was directed by Edwin Carewe.

How long is The Upstart?

The Upstart has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1916. It is rated NR.

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