John Barleycorn

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John Barleycorn — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • January 1, 1914
  • Runtime
  • 61 min
  • Genres
  • Drama
  • Director
  • Hobart Bosworth

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John Barleycorn — Cast

Elmer Clifton photo Elmer Clifton Jack, 3rd period Antrim Short photo Antrim Short Jack, 2nd period Matty Roubert photo Matty Roubert Jack, 1st period Viola Barry Haydee Hobart Bosworth photo Hobart Bosworth Scratch Nelson Elmo Lincoln photo Elmo Lincoln

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