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  • A Little Brother of the Rich (1915)
  • 50 min | Drama
A Little Brother of the Rich (1915)
50 min | Drama

While working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and ...See moreWhile working his way through college, Paul Potter acquires a flock of wealthy friends who encourage him to give up his hometown fiancée, Sylvia Castle, for Muriel Evers, a flirtatious married woman. After Sylvia releases Paul, and Muriel's husband divorces her for infidelity, Paul and Muriel marry. Meanwhile, when Sylvia's father dies after being ruined in the stock market, she goes from one job to another in the city until she tries acting in a stock company. There she befriends Henry Leamington, an alcoholic leading man, who, as he tutors her, falls in love and stops drinking because of her. When Paul discovers Muriel's unfaithfulness, he renews his acquaintance with Sylvia, who still loves him. After Muriel dies in an automobile crash, Paul's appearance in Sylvia's dressing room before an opening night causes Henry to drink, but after Sylvia refuses Paul's request to be his mistress, Henry braces himself to give a commanding performance, after which they marry. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Director
Writers
Joseph Medill Patterson (novel) | Otis Turner (scenario) | Hobart Bosworth (scenario)
Cinematographer
Phil Rosen (as Philip E. Rosen)
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Updated Sep 6, 1915

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Sep 6, 1915 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Hobart Bosworth
Henry Leamington Henry Leamington   See fewer
Jane Novak
Sylvia Castle Sylvia Castle   See fewer
J. Edwin Brown
John Castle (as Edmond Brown) John Castle (as Edmond Brown)   See fewer
Hobart Henley
Paul Potter Paul Potter   See fewer
Maude George
Muriel Evans (as Maud George) Muriel Evans (as Maud George)   See fewer
Albert MacQuarrie
Muriel's Husband Muriel's Husband   See fewer
Carl von Schiller
Carl Wilmerding Carl Wilmerding   See fewer
Walter Belasco
Mr. Eickstein Mr. Eickstein   See fewer
William Clark
Jim 'Pinky' Ellis Jim 'Pinky' Ellis   See fewer
Jane Bernoudy
Castle's Maid Castle's Maid   See fewer
Bobby Vernon
Carl's Valet (as Bob Vernon) Carl's Valet (as Bob Vernon)   See fewer
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