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  • Twenty Dollars a Week (1924)
  • 70 min | Comedy, Drama
Twenty Dollars a Week (1924)
70 min | Comedy, Drama

Millionaire John Reeves makes a bargain with his son, Chester, that they can both support themselves on $20 per week. John takes a bookkeeping job at a steel plant owned by William Hart, a lazy young man who inherited the company. His ...See moreMillionaire John Reeves makes a bargain with his son, Chester, that they can both support themselves on $20 per week. John takes a bookkeeping job at a steel plant owned by William Hart, a lazy young man who inherited the company. His sister, Muriel, adopts a small boy, prompting William to adopt John as his father. John discovers a conspiracy to undermine the company and becomes a partner after saving it from financial ruin. Chester falls in love with Muriel, and they plan to marry. Written by AFI See less
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Director
F. Harmon Weight (as Harmon Weight)
Writers
Edgar Franklin (story "The Adopted Father") | Forrest Halsey (scenario)
Cinematographer
Harry Fischbeck (as Harry A. Fischbeck)
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Updated Apr 12, 1924

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Apr 12, 1924 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
George Arliss
John Reeves John Reeves   See fewer
Taylor Holmes
William Hart William Hart   See fewer
Edith Roberts
Muriel Hart Muriel Hart   See fewer
Wallie Howe
Henry Sloane (as Walter Howe) Henry Sloane (as Walter Howe)   See fewer
Redfield Clarke
George Blair George Blair   See fewer
Ronald Colman
Chester Reeves Chester Reeves   See fewer
Ivan F. Simpson
James Pettison (as Ivan Sampson) James Pettison (as Ivan Sampson)   See fewer
Joseph Donohue
Little Arthur Little Arthur   See fewer
William Sellery
Clancy, Restauranteur Clancy, Restauranteur   See fewer
George Henry
Butler Butler   See fewer
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