They Would Elope (1909)
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: August 9, 1909
Cast
- Billy Quirk - Harry
- Mary Pickford - Bessie
- James Kirkwood - The Father
- Kate Bruce - The Mother
- William J. Butler
- John R. Cumpson
- Gladys Egan
- Robert Harron
- Arthur V. Johnson
- Owen Moore
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer, Percy Higginson
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Would Elope about?
- Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
- Who directed They Would Elope?
- They Would Elope was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in They Would Elope?
- They Would Elope stars Billy Quirk, Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Kate Bruce, William J. Butler, John R. Cumpson.
- How long is They Would Elope?
- They Would Elope has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is They Would Elope?
- They Would Elope is a Comedy film.
- Where was They Would Elope produced?
- They Would Elope was produced in United States of America.