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Twenty Dollars a Week

1924 · 60 min Drama Comedy

John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.

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Twenty Dollars a Week is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1924. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

George Arliss

George Arliss

John Reeves

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

William Hart

Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

Chester Reeves

Edith Roberts

Edith Roberts

Muriel Hart

Ivan F. Simpson

Ivan F. Simpson

James Pettison

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Wallie Howe

Henry Sloane

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Redfield Clarke

George Blair

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Joseph Donohue

Little Arthur

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William Sellery

Clancy, Restaurateur

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George Henry

Butler

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