Sweet Adeline (1926 film)

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