Home, Sweet Home (1914) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Home, Sweet Home (1914) — John Howard Payne leaves home and begins a career in the theater. Despite encouragement from
Home, Sweet Home (1914) Storyline
John Howard Payne leaves home and begins a career in the theater. Despite encouragement from his mother and his sweetheart, Payne begins to lead a life of dissolute habits, and this soon leads to ruin and misery. In deep despair, he thinks of better days, and writes a song that later provides inspiration to several others in their own times of need.
Full Cast & Crew
- Henry B. Walthall as John Howard Payne
- Josephine Crowell as Payne's Mother
- Lillian Gish as Payne's Sweetheart
- Dorothy Gish as Sister of Payne's Sweetheart
- Mae Marsh as Apple Pie Mary Smith
- Robert Harron as The Eastener, Robert Winthrop
- Jack Pickford as The Mother's Son
- Fay Tincher as The Worldly Woman
- Spottiswoode Aitken as James Smith - Mary's Father
- Miriam Cooper as The Fiancee
- Mary Alden as The Mother
- Donald Crisp as The Mother's Son
- James Kirkwood as The Mother's Son
- Jack Pickford as The Mother's Half-Wit Son
- Fred Burns as The Sheriff
Why Watch Home, Sweet Home?
The Vibe: Home, Sweet Home is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1914. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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