The Inside of the Cup

The Inside of the Cup

The Inside of the Cup

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The Inside of the Cup

1921

1h 10m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Minister John Hodder becomes rector of a prestigious church in the Midwestern city of Bremerton but finds dissension and malfeasance among his congregation. When he calls it out both tragedy and a way forward are revealed.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

William P. Carleton

William P. Carleton

John Hodder

David Torrence

David Torrence

Eldon Parr

Marguerite Clayton

Marguerite Clayton

Kate Marcy

Margaret Seddon

Margaret Seddon

Mrs. Garvin

Edith Hallor

Alison Parr

John Bohn

Preston Parr

Richard Carlyle

Richard Garvin

Creative team

Directed by: Albert Capellani
Written by: George DuBois Proctor
Albert Capellani

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