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The Test of Manhood (1914)

Movie ★ 10.0 20 min

Drama

Harry Wentworth is the profligate son of a ranch owner. His father is tired of Harry's irresponsible drinking and gambling and banishes him from home. Harry becomes a sailor, but right away gets in trouble with the captain. The hard work does him good, however, and when he feels he's had enough of the captain's brutality, he escapes overboard with a couple of friends, whom he takes to his father's ranch. Back home he discovers that his father is in danger of losing his ranch to scheming lawyer Jim Martin. Martin is in love with Ethel Crandall, the sister of gambler Ralph Crandall.

Bertram Bracken Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 12, 1914
Runtime
20 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0464696
Language
Studio
Balboa Amusement Producing Company

Themes

Cast

Dorothy Davenport Dorothy Davenport Ethel Crandall Henry King Henry King Harry Wentworth - John's Son Daniel Gilfether Daniel Gilfether John Wentworth Charles Dudley Charles Dudley Jim Martin Fred Whitman Ralph Crandall Joe Massey Jose Archie Warren Beanie Bruce Randall Mack

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Test of Manhood about?
Harry Wentworth is the profligate son of a ranch owner. His father is tired of Harry's irresponsible drinking and gambling and banishes him from home. Harry becomes a sailor, but right away gets in trouble with the captain. The hard work does him good, however, and when he feels he's had enough of the captain's brutality, he escapes overboard with a couple of friends, whom he takes to his father's ranch. Back home he discovers that his father is in danger of losing his ranch to scheming lawyer Jim Martin. Martin is in love with Ethel Crandall, the sister of gambler Ralph Crandall.
Who directed The Test of Manhood?
The Test of Manhood was directed by Bertram Bracken.
Who stars in The Test of Manhood?
The Test of Manhood stars Dorothy Davenport, Henry King, Daniel Gilfether, Charles Dudley.
When was The Test of Manhood released?
The Test of Manhood is a 1914 drama film.
Where can I watch The Test of Manhood?
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