Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Hobart Bosworth
Writers Jack London, Hettie Grey Baker
Studio W. W. Hodkinson Corporation
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Elmer Clifton

Elmer Clifton

Jack, 3rd period

Antrim Short

Antrim Short

Jack, 2nd period

Matty Roubert

Matty Roubert

Jack, 1st period

Viola Barry

Haydee

Hobart Bosworth

Hobart Bosworth

Scratch Nelson

Elmo Lincoln

Elmo Lincoln

Frequently Asked Questions

John Barleycorn was released on January 1, 1914.

The runtime of John Barleycorn is 1h 1m.

John Barleycorn is a Drama movie.

John Barleycorn is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

John Barleycorn was directed by Hobart Bosworth.

The main cast of John Barleycorn includes Elmer Clifton, Antrim Short, Matty Roubert.

John Barleycorn is originally in English.