The Modern Prodigal
| The Modern Prodigal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. W. Griffith |
| Written by | Dell Henderson |
| Based on | novel by Bess Meredyth |
| Cinematography | G. W. Bitzer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Biograph Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Modern Prodigal is a 1910 American short drama silent black-and-white film directed by D. W. Griffith.[1] It is based on a novel by Bess Meredyth.[2]
Cast
- Guy Hedlund as The Prodigal Son
- Clara T. Bracy as The Prodigal's Mother
- George Nichols as The Sheriff
- Kate Bruce as The Sheriff's Wife
- Jack Pickford as The Sheriff's Son
- William J. Butler as A Farmer
- Edward Dillon as Guard
- Frank Evans as Guard
- Francis J. Grandon as At Post Office
- Robert Harron as At Post Office
- Dell Henderson as At Post Office
- James Kirkwood Sr.
- W. Chrystie Miller
- Anthony O'Sullivan as At Farewell
- Alfred Paget as Guard
- Lester Predmore as One of the Boys Swimming
- Mack Sennett
References
- ^ Simmon, Scott (July 30, 1993). Carney, Raymond (ed.). The Films of D. W. Griffith. CUP Archive. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-521-38820-7.
- ^ Lucas, Tony (2011). The Lucas Family. Lulu.com. p. 177. ISBN 978-1-4477-4117-6.