The Ne'er-Do-Well
"You've read or heard about this great story- now you'll see it in a marvelous production"
Originally released in 1923. The Ne'er-Do-Well is a comedy film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, and Gertrude Astor
Synopsis
Disgusted with his spendthrift son, Kirk Anthony's father has Kirk shanghaied and taken to Panama, where he attracts the attention of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. He subsequently falls in love with Chiquita, the daughter of a Panamanian general, gets a railroad job through Stephen Cortlandt and decides to make something of himself when he meets Allen Allan, a black mercenary. Stephen Cortlandt's death is blamed on Kirk until Edith produces a suicide note. He succeeds in his railroad position and returns to the United States with Chiquita to ask his father's forgiveness. A lost film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Thomas Meighan
as Kirk Anthony
Lila Lee
as Chiquita
Gertrude Astor
as Edith Cortlandt
John Miltern
as Stephen Cortlandt
Gus Weinberg
as Andres Garavel
Sidney Smith
as Ramón Alfarez (as Sid Smith)
George O'Brien
as Clifford
Jules Cowles
as Allen Allan
Larry Wheat
as Runnels (as Laurance Wheat)
Cyril Ring
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ne'er-Do-Well about?
Disgusted with his spendthrift son, Kirk Anthony's father has Kirk shanghaied and taken to Panama, where he attracts the attention of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. He subsequently falls in love with Chiqui...
Who directed The Ne'er-Do-Well?
The Ne'er-Do-Well was directed by Alfred E. Green.
How long is The Ne'er-Do-Well?
The Ne'er-Do-Well has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Ne'er-Do-Well released?
The Ne'er-Do-Well was released on April 29, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ne'er-Do-Well?
The main cast of The Ne'er-Do-Well includes Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Gertrude Astor, John Miltern, Gus Weinberg.