A man is swindled out of his mill business and turns to drink. After losing his daughter who is hit in the head by a glass during a bar brawl, he is reborn and runs for mayor a couple years later.
Short answer: yes, but it’s a product of its time. Ten Nights in a Barroom (1926) is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into early American cinema. It’s not perfect, but it’s worth watching for its rich character study and historical significance. The Film Based on Timothy Shay Arthur's novel, Ten Nights in a B...
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"Short answer: yes, but it’s a product of its time. Ten Nights in a Barroom (1926) is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into early American cinema. It’s not perfect, but it’s worth watching for its rich character study and historical significance. The Film Based on Timothy Shay Arthur's novel, Ten Nights in a Barroom follows the life of a man named Jim, played by Ethel Smith, who loses his mill business through a swindle and turns to drink. After his daughter is hit by a glass during a b..."
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