The Corner Grocer
Originally released in 1917. The Corner Grocer is a drama film. directed by George Cowl. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lew Fields, Madge Evans, and Lillian Cook
Synopsis
Kindhearted Charles Wendel, who has built his pushcart grocery business into a prosperous enterprise, adopts little eight-year-old Mary Brian after her mother dies in poverty. The little girl becomes the angel of the house, beloved by all. Wendel's dream is that his son Ralph will carry on the business, but when Ralph graduates from college, he decides that he is too good for the grocery business. Instead, he goes to work in a bank where he falls prey to swindlers who convince him to forge his father's name on a $100,000 check. When the forgery is discovered, the old man covers the check at the cost of his own financial ruin. Ralph, chagrined, leaves home to make good and soon after returns, prosperous, to wed Mary and restore the fortune and happiness of the Wendel family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lew Fields
as Charles Wendel
Madge Evans
as Mary Brian, age 8
Lillian Cook
as Mary Brian, age 18
Nick Long Jr.
as Ralph Wendel, age 10
William Sherwood
as Ralph Wendel, age 20
Vivia Ogden
as Old Maid
Stanhope Wheatcroft
as William
Justine Cutting
as Lena Wendel
George Cowl
as Oscar Leaming
Pinna Nesbit
as Stella
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Film
- Peerless Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Corner Grocer about?
Kindhearted Charles Wendel, who has built his pushcart grocery business into a prosperous enterprise, adopts little eight-year-old Mary Brian after her mother dies in poverty. The little girl becom...
Who directed The Corner Grocer?
The Corner Grocer was directed by George Cowl.
How long is The Corner Grocer?
The Corner Grocer has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Corner Grocer released?
The Corner Grocer was released on October 1, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Corner Grocer?
The main cast of The Corner Grocer includes Lew Fields, Madge Evans, Lillian Cook, Nick Long Jr., William Sherwood.