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John Barleycorn

John Barleycorn

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Drama

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Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name. Jack London has struggled with alcoholism most of his life. At age five he was instructed to bring a pail of beer to his father and drank some to prevent it spilling over, getting drunk for the first time. As an adult, he goes through cycles of abstinence only to return to hard drinking.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

61 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1914

Country

United States of America

Cast

Elmer Clifton

Elmer Clifton

Jack, 3rd period

Antrim Short

Antrim Short

Jack, 2nd period

Matty Roubert

Matty Roubert

Jack, 1st period

Viola Barry

Viola Barry

Haydee

Hobart Bosworth

Hobart Bosworth

Scratch Nelson

Elmo Lincoln

Elmo Lincoln

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