Sweet Adeline | |
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Directed by | Jerome Storm |
Written by | Charles E. Banks |
Based on | Sweet Adeline 1903 song by Richard H. Gerrard and Henry W. Armstrong |
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Cinematography | Philip Tannura |
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Running time | 70 min. |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Sweet Adeline is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Charles Ray and Gertrude Olmstead. [1]
As described in a film magazine review, [2] Ben Wilson is the household drudge, bullied by his older brother Bill, with his only consolation being the owner of a fine tenor voice. He falls in love with Adeline, newly arrived to their rural village. Bill ends up being his rival for her affection. Ben makes a local hit singing "Sweet Adeline," and Bill procures a chance for him to sing in a Chicago cabaret. At first he breaks down, but recovers and rallies himself and is warmly received. His dream of success comes true and he wins the affection of Adeline.
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