The Family Skeleton(1918)
The story of a struggle against heredity and the awakening of a soul through faith and love.
The Family Skeleton Synopsis
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.
The Family Skeleton (1918) is a drama and comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger, released on March 31, 1918 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Charles Ray, Sylvia Breamer, Andrew Arbuckle and William Elmer.
- Director:
- Victor Schertzinger
- Writers:
- Thomas H. Ince, Bert Lennon
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Family Skeleton Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Ray
as Billy Bates
Sylvia Breamer
as Poppy Drayton
Andrew Arbuckle
as Dr. Griggs
William Elmer
as 'Spider' Doyle
Otto Hoffman
as Billy's Valet
- Jack Dyer
Jack Dyer
as Wheeler
Key crew
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, written by Thomas H. Ince and Bert Lennon.
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The Family Skeleton – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Family Skeleton?
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The main cast of The Family Skeleton (1918) includes Charles Ray, Sylvia Breamer, Andrew Arbuckle, William Elmer and Otto Hoffman. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Family Skeleton released?
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The Family Skeleton was released on March 31, 1918 and runs for 50m.