The Ruling Passion (film)
| The Ruling Passion | |
|---|---|
 Contemporary newspaper advertisement. | |
| Directed by | F. Harmon Weight |
| Produced by | Distinctive Pictures |
| Screenplay by | Forrest Halsey |
| Story by | Earl Derr Biggers |
| Starring |
George Arliss Doris Kenyon Edmund Burns Ida Darling J. W. Johnston Ernest Hilliard |
| Cinematography | Harry Fischbeck |
Production company |
Distinctive Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release dates |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Ruling Passion is a lost[1] 1922 American comedy silent film directed by F. Harmon Weight and written by Forrest Halsey. The film stars George Arliss, Doris Kenyon, Edmund Burns, Ida Darling, J. W. Johnston and Ernest Hilliard. The film was released on January 22, 1922, by United Artists.[2][3]
Plot
A self-made rich man (James Alden) is ordered to rest by his doctor. However, he gets bored with resting and he begins to work on machines in a simple machine shop.[4]
Cast
- George Arliss as James Alden
- Doris Kenyon as Angie Alden
- Edmund Burns as 'Bill' Merrick
- Ida Darling as Mrs. Alden
- J. W. Johnston as Peterson
- Ernest Hilliard as Carter Andrews
- Harold Waldridge as Al
- Brian Darley as Dr. Stillings
References
- ↑ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:The Ruling Passion
- ↑ "The Ruling Passion (1922)". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ↑ "The Ruling Passion (1922) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ↑ "The Ruling Passion (1922) - Plot Summary". IMDB. Retrieved 19 December 2014.