The Modern Prodigal (1910)
A Story In Symbolism
1910 · G · 0h 13m · Drama
Genres: Drama
In the opening of this subject we find the callow youth as he points towards the city's spires, exclaiming to his dear old mother, "Mother, there in the big city is my sphere. There will I turn the world over." Off he goes cityward, ambitious and presumptuous, and perhaps we may add reckless.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Writers: Dell Henderson, Bess Meredyth
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Cast
Guy Hedlund as The Prodigal SonGeorge Nichols as The SheriffKate Bruce as The Sheriff's WifeJack Pickford as The Sheriff's SonClara T. Bracy as The Prodigal's MotherDell Henderson as At Post OfficeJames KirkwoodMack SennettWilliam J. Butler as A FarmerEdward Dillon as GuardFrank Evans as GuardFrancis J. Grandon as At Post OfficeMore like this
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