The Work Habit

August 21, 1913

11 minutes

Anthony O'Sullivan

Comedy Drama

Overview

After a lifetime of hard work, Dad consents to live with his married daughter in the city. The young couple try to make him forget work. Ill at ease under his enforced idleness, he makes a deal with a disabled old street cleaner to keep his job. Finding him out, the young folks give in, and it's "back to the farm" for Dad.

Movie Details

Release Date

August 21, 1913

Runtime

11 minutes

Director

Anthony O'Sullivan

Production Companies

Biograph Company

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

The Father

Claire McDowell

The Daughter in the City

Harry Carey

The Son-in-Law

W. Chrystie Miller

The Street Sweeper

Kate Bruce

The Street Sweeper's Wife

Charles Hill Mailes

The Street Commissioner

Charles West

The City Son

Kathleen Butler

The Mother