Smoldering Embers (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, Smoldering Embers is a drama film directed by Frank Keenan, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When John Conroy's wife takes his infant son Jack and runs away with another man, Conroy becomes a tramp and goes to Alaska. Fifteen years later, he returns and learns that his son Jack is being coerced into marrying Edith Wyatt, the daughter of a congressman, in order to further the political ambitions of his stepfather, Mayor Horace Manners. Conroy makes friends with the boy, who is unaware that the congenial tramp is actually his father. Jack loves cobbler's daughter Beth Stafford, and when Conroy discovers that Manners plans to frame Jack for the loss of city funds and thus scare him into marriage with Edith, he intercedes and insures that his son receives both his rightful inheritance and the woman whom he loves. After securing the boy's happiness, Conroy slips away without revealing his true identity to his son.
Who’s in it. Smoldering Embers stars Frank Keenan as John Conroy, Jay Belasco as Jack Manners, Katherine Van Buren as Beth Stafford and Russ Powell as Tramp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Smoldering Embers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smoldering Embers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoldering Embers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoldering Embers (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smoldering Embers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smoldering Embers worth watching?
- Smoldering Embers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smoldering Embers?
- Smoldering Embers stars Frank Keenan, Jay Belasco, Katherine Van Buren, Russ Powell and Graham Pettie.
- When was Smoldering Embers released?
- Smoldering Embers was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.