| George Washington Cohen | |
| Director: | George Archainbaud |
| Producer: | John M. Stahl |
| Based On: | The Cherry Tree by Aaron Hoffman |
| Starring: | George Jessel Robert Edeson Corliss Palmer |
| Cinematography: | Harry Jackson |
| Editing: | Robert Kern |
| Studio: | Tiffany Pictures |
| Distributor: | Tiffany Pictures |
| Runtime: | 62 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent English intertitles |
George Washington Cohen is a 1928 American silent comedy drama film directed by George Archainbaud and starring George Jessel, Robert Edeson and Corliss Palmer.[1] It was based on a vaudeville sketch The Cherry Tree by Aaron Hoffman.[2] It was produced and released by Tiffany Pictures during John M. Stahl's period as head of production for the studio. survives in Cinematheque Francais.
A naïve young man discovers a wallet in the street and returns it to its owner, wealthy Wall Street banker Gorman. Gorman is so impressed with his honesty that he gives the man, George Washington Cohen, a well-paid job. However, due to his inherent honesty Cohen feels duty bound to inform Gorman when he discovers his wife is having an affair. Gorman sues for divorce, and calls Cohen as the lead witness. However he has a change of heart and at last is able to tell a lie so that the Gormans will stay together for the sake of their children.