Sweet Adeline

Sweet Adeline is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Charles Ray and Gertrude Olmstead. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Ben Wilson is the household drudge, bullied by his older brother Bill, with his only consolation being the owner of a fine tenor voice. He falls in love with Adeline, newly arrived to their rural village. Bill ends up being his rival for her affection. Ben makes a local hit singing "Sweet Adeline," and Bill procures a chance for him to sing in a Chicago cabaret. At first he breaks down, but recovers and rallies himself and is warmly received. His dream of success comes true and he wins the affection of Adeline. Cast Charles Ray as Ben Wilson Gertrude Olmstead as Adeline Jack Rube Clifford as Bill Wilson J.P. Lockney as Pa Wilson Sabel Johnson as Fat Lady Gertrude Short as Cabaret Dancer Ida Lewis as Ma Wilson Lillian Leighton as Adeline's Ma References