In His Brother's Place
Twins Nelson and J. Barrington Drake return home for the celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Barrington is a wealthy oilman, but Nelson is a pastor in a small rural church, who is struggling to increase his ever-shrinking flock, Barrington tells him that his problem could be solved with the right type of salesmanship, and proceeds to map out a plan to do just that. However, a case of mistaken identity--and a scheme by two of the church's deacons to take over all of the church property--throws a wrench into his plans.
- Runtime
- 50m
- Released
- 1919
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1919
Storyline
Twins Nelson and J. Barrington Drake return home for the celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Barrington is a wealthy oilman, but Nelson is a pastor in a small rural church, who is struggling to increase his ever-shrinking flock, Barrington tells him that his problem could be solved with the right type of salesmanship, and proceeds to map out a plan to do just that. However, a case of mistaken identity--and a scheme by two of the church's deacons to take over all of the church property--throws a wrench into his plans.
Top credits
Hale Hamilton — Nelson Drake, J. Barrington Drake- Emmett King — Jonathan Drake
Ruby Lafayette — Amanda Drake
Mary McIvor — Bessie Judd
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Silent
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
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