
Over the Hill to the Poorhouse
Drama · Crime
Overview
The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.
Top Cast


James Sheridan
James Sheridan
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
James Sheridan
Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey)
Noel Tearle
Noel Tearle
Adult Isaac
Noel Tearle
Adult Isaac


William Welsh
William Welsh
Pa Benton
William Welsh
Pa Benton
Stephen Carr
Stephen Carr
Child Thomas
Stephen Carr
Child Thomas


Mary Carr
Mary Carr
Ma Benton
Mary Carr
Ma Benton
Jerry Devine
Jerry Devine
Child John
Jerry Devine
Child John


Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker
Adult John (as John Walker)
Johnnie Walker
Adult John (as John Walker)
Wallace Ray
Wallace Ray
Adult Charles
Wallace Ray
Adult Charles
Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller
Adult Rebecca
Phyllis Diller
Adult Rebecca
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