Storyline

Young Jim takes over from his father, political boss Jim Gordon Sr. As ruthless and unfeeling as his dad, Young Jim blocks the efforts by a crusading newspaper to bring about reforms in the city's tenement district. But he comes to regret his intransigence when his father is ruined financially.

Key Information

Director Charles Horan
Writers Lawrence McCloskey
Studio Rolfe Photoplays
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Jim Gordon

Marguerite Skirvin

Marguerite Skirvin

Joan Madison

Franklyn Hanna

Franklyn Hanna

Jim Gordon, Sr.

Edgar L. Davenport

Henry Madison

John Smiley

Benjamin Waters

Paul Lawrence

Sidney Benson

James C. Malaidy

Alec (the delegate)

Howard Truesdale

Howard Truesdale

Myles McColl

George Stevens

Jerome Hendricks

Frank A. Lyons

Frank Wagner

Myra Brooks

Liza Poke

Frequently Asked Questions

The Upheaval was released on August 28, 1916.

The runtime of The Upheaval is 53m.

The Upheaval is a Drama movie.

The Upheaval is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Upheaval was directed by Charles Horan.

The main cast of The Upheaval includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna.

The Upheaval is originally in English.