Prohibition

Prohibition — Plot

Jealous Ben attempts to destroy the engagement of his alcoholic brother, Dick, to the teetotaler Hattie by repeatedly sabotaging Dick's sobriety and even attempting physical harm. Despite Ben's numerous, escalating interventions—including framing Dick for assault and attempting to force a divorce after their wedding—the couple overcomes his sabotage. The story concludes with Hattie employing a unique visualization method during pregnancy to ensure her child avoids the family curse of drink.

• Release date
• January 1, 1915
• Runtime
• 60 min
• Director
• Hal Reid

Prohibition — Cast

Charles Trowbridge Richard "Dick" Larkin Charles Dow Clark Ben Larkin Thurlow Bergen William Irving

D

David Wall Lemuel Larkin

V

Virginia Westbrook Hattie Holmes

W

William Jennings Bryan Self

M

Mary Moore Mrs. Lemuel Larkin