Overview

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.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport, John Smiley, Paul Lawrence, James C. Malaidy, Howard Truesdale

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What is "The Upheaval" about?

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.

When was "The Upheaval" released?

The Upheaval was released in 1916.

Who stars in "The Upheaval"?

The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Skirvin, Franklyn Hanna, Edgar L. Davenport.

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