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Success (1923)
70 min | Drama

Success (1923)

70 min | Drama

Famous Shakespearian actor Barry Carleton is unable to cope with his success, falls into drunkenness, and causes his wife to leave him and then to bring up their daughter, Rose, in the belief that her father is dead. Years later, when ...See moreFamous Shakespearian actor Barry Carleton is unable to cope with his success, falls into drunkenness, and causes his wife to leave him and then to bring up their daughter, Rose, in the belief that her father is dead. Years later, when applying to play again the role of Lear, he is assigned to be dresser for Gilbert Gordon and learns that the production's backer seeks Rose's favor by casting her as Cordelia. On opening night Gilbert, who knows the truth, gets drunk; and Barry goes on in his place. The performance is a great success, Barry is reunited with his wife, and Rose is engaged to Gilbert. Written by AFI See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Brandon Tynan Barry Carleton Barry Carleton See fewer	Unrestrained Youth (1925)
Naomi Childers Jane Randolph Jane Randolph See fewer	The Gay Lord Quex (1919)
Mary Astor Rose Randolph Rose Randolph See fewer	The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Dore Davidson Sam Lewis Sam Lewis See fewer	Welcome Stranger (1924)
Lionel Adams Willis Potter Willis Potter See fewer	Janice Meredith (1924)
Stanley Ridges Gilbert Gordon Gilbert Gordon See fewer	To Be or Not to Be (1942)
Robert Lee Keeling Henry Briggs Henry Briggs See fewer	Mind the Paint Girl (1919)
Billy Quirk Nick Walker Nick Walker See fewer	Algie, the Miner (1912)
Helen Mack Ruth (as Helen Macks) Ruth (as Helen Macks) See fewer	His Girl Friday (1940)
Steve Pendleton Joe (as Gaylord Pendleton) Joe (as Gaylord Pendleton) See fewer	Killers from Space (1954)
John Woodford Treadwell Treadwell See fewer	The Winning Stroke (1919)