Movie·1918·0h 50m
The Family Skeleton
The story of a struggle against heredity and the awakening of a soul through faith and love.
Directed By
Victor Schertzinger
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
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// overview
The Story
Wealthy young Billy Bates's greatest fear is that he has inherited his family curse: drink. But when he falls for a beautiful showgirl from the Ziegfeld Follies, she shows him he has nothing to fear.
Written By
Thomas H. Ince, Bert Lennon
Cinematography
Chester A. Lyons
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Charles Ray
Billy Bates
Sylvia Breamer
Poppy Drayton
Andrew Arbuckle
Dr. Griggs
William Elmer
'Spider' Doyle
Otto Hoffman
Billy's Valet
Jack Dyer
Wheeler
// crew
Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Jerome Storm
Director
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Thomas H. Ince
Writer
Bert Lennon
Writer
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