Michael O'Halloran (1923)

Synopsis of Michael O'Halloran

This sentimental drama was based on the novel by Gene Stratton Porter, and Porter herself supervised the filming. Michael O'Halloran (True Boardman) is an orphaned newsboy who lives in a run-down tenement. He finds a crippled little girl whom he calls Lily Peaches (Ethelyn Irving), and takes her in as his "family." A lawyer becomes interested in the boy, who meets an unhappy wealthy couple through him. James Milturn (Charles Clary) believes that his wife Nellie (Irene Rich) is neglecting their children in favor of her society affairs. Michael runs off to the country and finds a home with a kind-hearted farmer. He sends for Peaches, and an operation enables her to walk again. Meanwhile, through Michael's influence, Nellie has been inspired to stop being so selfish and the Milturns reconcile. The biggest drawback of this film was that, at nearly eight reels, it ran far too long. This picture was remade in 1937, and again in 1949. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi

Director(s):

James Leo Meehan

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