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  • The Six Best Cellars (1920)
  • 50 min | Comedy
The Six Best Cellars (1920)
50 min | Comedy

Henry Carpenter and his wife Millicent are the envy of their exclusive suburban set because of their abundant wine cellar, a blessing in the face of the recent prohibition against alcohol initiated by the Volstead Act. In reality, Henry is...See moreHenry Carpenter and his wife Millicent are the envy of their exclusive suburban set because of their abundant wine cellar, a blessing in the face of the recent prohibition against alcohol initiated by the Volstead Act. In reality, Henry is down to his last few bottles, and, faced with an impending dinner party, he decides to save face by denouncing the evils of drink. His impassioned speech earns him the support of the Prohibition party for a Congressional seat. Henry is relishing his popularity when his aunt discovers twenty-one cases of rare wine in the cellar, forcing the candidate to choose between political and social success. In despair, he asks the audience viewing the film, "What would you do?" Written by AFI See less
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Director
Writers
Elmer Harris (scenario) | Holworthy Hall (story) | Hugh McNair Kahler (story)
Cinematographer
Charles Edgar Schoenbaum (as Charles E. Schoenbaum)
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Updated Feb 8, 1920

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Feb 8, 1920 (United States)

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17 cast members
Name Known for
Bryant Washburn
Henry Carpenter Henry Carpenter   See fewer
Wanda Hawley
Millicent Carpenter Millicent Carpenter   See fewer
Clarence Burton
Ed Hammond Ed Hammond   See fewer
Elsa Lorimer
Mrs. Hammond Mrs. Hammond   See fewer
Josephine Crowell
Mrs. Teak Mrs. Teak   See fewer
Frederick Vroom
Mrs. Teak (as Fred Vroom) Mrs. Teak (as Fred Vroom)   See fewer
Jane Wolfe
Virginia Jasper Virginia Jasper   See fewer
Richard Wayne
H. Sturtevant Jordan H. Sturtevant Jordan   See fewer
Julia Faye
Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Jordan   See fewer
Howard Gaye
Tommy Blair Tommy Blair   See fewer
Zelma Maja
Mrs. Blair Mrs. Blair   See fewer
J. Parker McConnell
Harris (as Parker MacConnell) Harris (as Parker MacConnell)   See fewer
Ruth Ashby
Mrs. Harris Mrs. Harris   See fewer
Allen Connor
McAllister (as Allan Connor) McAllister (as Allan Connor)   See fewer
Lorie Larson
Mrs. McAllister Mrs. McAllister   See fewer
Clarence Geldert
Dr. Devine (as C.H. Geldart) Dr. Devine (as C.H. Geldart)   See fewer
William Boyd
Holsappel (uncredited) Holsappel (uncredited)   See fewer
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