The Peddler
Jul 02, 1917 · 50m
Director
Herbert BlachéOverview
The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by his late wife. Although he can now afford to live comfortably with his adopted daughter Mary, Abraham still strongly feels the loss of his son. His life is finally made complete when Sammy returns repentant to marry Abraham's housekeeper Sarah, and the old peddler, his struggles now over, can spend the rest of his days surrounded by his family.
Cast of The Peddler
Crew of The Peddler
About The Peddler
What is The Peddler about?
The itinerant Jewish country peddler Abraham Jacobs saves his pennies until he can afford to open a small second-hand clothing store. Unfortunately, Abraham's son Sonny has not inherited his father's decent, hardworking instincts so when his mistress, Mrs. Morgan, needs money Sammy robs Abraham's safe and then disappears. Time passes, and oil is discovered on a tract of land left to Abraham by…
When was The Peddler released?
The Peddler was released on July 2, 1917.
How long is The Peddler?
The Peddler runs 50 minutes.
Who directed The Peddler?
The Peddler was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who is in the cast of The Peddler?
The cast of The Peddler includes Sidney Mason (Sammy), Catherine Calvert (Sarah), Kittens Reichert (Mary), Sally Crute (Mrs. Morgan) and Joe Welch (Abraham Jacobs).