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The Head of the Family
“A frothy melage of laughs, lobe interest and wit!”
10.0 / 10• 1928• 1h 10m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
Silent Comedy of the battle of the sexes for dominance within the home.
Cast & Crew
William Russell
The Plumber
Lead
Mickey Bennett
Plumber's Assistant
Virginia Lee Corbin
Alice Sullivan
Richard Walling
Charley Sullivan
Alma Bennett
Mabel Manning
William Welsh
Daniel Sullivan
Aggie Herring
Maggie Sullivan
Ona Munson
(uncredited)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph C. Boyle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Head of the Family is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
