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The Weaker Vessel (1919)
60 min | Comedy, Drama

The Weaker Vessel (1919)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Abby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself...See moreAbby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself as a waitress and shares an apartment with a co-worker. At the restaurant, Abby meets J. Booth Hunter, a heavy-drinking "ham" actor, and tries to convince him to give up liquor. Hanks shows up one day and during a battle with his estranged wife, Hunter comes to Abby's rescue. Abby finally gets a divorce from Hanks, Hunter conquers his drinking habit, and Abby marries him. Written by Pamela Short See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Mary MacLaren Abby Hopkins Abby Hopkins See fewer	The Three Musketeers (1921)
Thurston Hall J. Booth Hunter J. Booth Hunter See fewer	Carson City (1952)
John Cook J.B. Hanks J.B. Hanks See fewer	The Girl from Nowhere (1919)
Anne Schaefer Mrs. Hopkins Mrs. Hopkins See fewer	A Little Princess (1917)
John MacKay Matthew Hopkins Matthew Hopkins See fewer	The Weaker Vessel (1919)
Ethel Ritchie Ruth Sterner Ruth Sterner See fewer	The Understudy (1917)
Zoe Rae Jane Jane See fewer	Danger Within (1918)
Lina Basquette Jessie Jessie See fewer	The Buccaneer (1938)