The Upheaval(1916)
The Upheaval Synopsis
Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.
The Upheaval (1916) is a drama film directed by Charles Horan, released on August 28, 1916 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna and Edgar L. Davenport. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Horan
- Writers:
- Lawrence McCloskey
- Cinematographer:
- John Arnold
- Production:
- Rolfe Photoplays
- Status:
- Released
The Upheaval Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Jim Gordon
Marguerite Skirvin
as Joan Madison
Franklyn Hanna
as Jim Gordon, Sr.
- Edgar L. Davenport
Edgar L. Davenport
as Henry Madison
- John Smiley
John Smiley
as Benjamin Waters
- Paul Lawrence
Paul Lawrence
as Sidney Benson
- James C. Malaidy
James C. Malaidy
as Alec (the delegate)
Howard Truesdale
as Myles McColl
- George Stevens
George Stevens
as Jerome Hendricks
- Frank A. Lyons
Frank A. Lyons
as Frank Wagner
- Myra Brooks
Myra Brooks
as Liza Poke
Key crew
Directed by Charles Horan, written by Lawrence McCloskey.
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The Upheaval Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Upheaval – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Upheaval?
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The main cast of The Upheaval (1916) includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport and John Smiley. The film was directed by Charles Horan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Upheaval released?
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The Upheaval was released on August 28, 1916 and runs for 53m.
Is The Upheaval worth watching?
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The Upheaval (1916) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.