Sweet Adeline is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and starring Charles Ray and Gertrude Olmstead.
[1] As described in a film magazine review,[2] 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.
Ben makes a local hit singing "Sweet Adeline," and Bill procures a chance for him to sing in a Chicago cabaret.
His dream of success comes true and he wins the affection of Adeline.