The Work Habit

The Work Habit

Drama, Comedy | Aug. 21, 1913

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.

The Work Habit

Drama, Comedy | Aug. 21, 1913

The Work Habit
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.
Producers Biograph Company
Original title The Work Habit
Directors Anthony O'Sullivan
Writers O.H. Nelson

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

as The Father

Kathleen Butler

as The Mother

Claire McDowell

as The Daughter in the City

Harry Carey

as The Son-in-Law

W. Chrystie Miller

as The Street Sweeper

Kate Bruce

as The Street Sweeper's Wife

Charles Hill Mailes

as The Street Commissioner

Charles West

as The City Son