Success
Cast & Crew
Ralph Ince
Brandon Tynan
Naomi Childers
Mary Astor
Dore Davidson
Lionel Adams
Film Details
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Synopsis
Famous Shakespearian actor Barry Carleton is unable to cope with his success, falls into drunkenness, and causes his wife to leave him and then to bring up their daughter, Rose, in the belief that her father is dead. Years later, when applying to play again the role of Lear, he is assigned to be dresser for Gilbert Gordon and learns that the production's backer seeks Rose's favor by casting her as Cordelia. On opening night Gilbert, who knows the truth, gets drunk; and Barry goes on in his place. The performance is a great success, Barry is reunited with his wife, and Rose is engaged to Gilbert.
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Director
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Ralph Ince
Cast
Brandon Tynan
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Naomi Childers
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Mary Astor
Dore Davidson
Lionel Adams
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Stanley Ridges
Robert Lee Keeling
Billy Quirk
Helen Mack
Gaylord Pendleton
John Woodford
Crew
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Film Details
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