The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928)
An orphan (Richard Barthelmess) is adopted by Major Buford (Claude Gillingwater) is educated in Lexington and joins the Union Army as a Captain. He rediscovers his childhood sweetheart (Molly O' Day) and after his adopted father dies in the civil war, he gives up his inheritance in Kentucky for the girl he loves and moves back to be to his real birthplace to be with her. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost.
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 8, 1928
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - Chad Buford
- Molly O'Day - Melissa Turner
- Nelson McDowell - Old Joel Turner
- Martha Mattox - Maw Turner
- Victor Potel - Tom Turner
- Doris Dawson - Margaret Dean
Screenplay
- Bess Meredyth
- John Fox Jr. (Original Story)
Production: First National Pictures
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alfred Santell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come about?
- An orphan (Richard Barthelmess) is adopted by Major Buford (Claude Gillingwater) is educated in Lexington and joins the Union Army as a Captain. He rediscovers his childhood sweetheart (Molly O' Day) and after his adopted father dies in the civil war, he gives up his inheritance in Kentucky for the girl he loves and moves back to be to his real birthplace to be with her. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost.
- Who directed The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come was directed by Alfred Santell.
- Who stars in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Nelson McDowell, Martha Mattox, Victor Potel, Doris Dawson.
- How long is The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a Drama film.