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| Motography - 11-July-1914 |
Jack London published John Barleycorn in 1913. The autobiographical novel told the story of the effects of alcohol on London at different points in his life, starting when he was a boy. "The Lad Himself -- Age Seven -- DRUNK -- Strongest Plea for Temperance Ever Pictured." The book became popular with the growing Prohibition movement.
Actor Hobart Bosworth admired Jack London's writing and formed a company to produce movies based on London's stories and novels. After
The Sea Wolf, Bosworth produced
John Barleycorn, which was release through Paramount.
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Motography - 18-July-1914
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| Moving Picture World - 04-July-1914 |
This ad claims that "Wets" (people opposed to Prohibition) tried to pay $25,000 to stop the distribution of the movie. It reflects the change in distribution from WW Hodkinson to Paramount.
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| Moving Picture World - 18-July-1914 |
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| Moving Picture World - 18-July-1914 |
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