The Greatest Question (1919)

The Greatest Question (1919) poster

Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Editing: James Smith
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Greatest Question about?
Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.
Who directed The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Ralph Graves, Eugenie Besserer, George Fawcett, Josephine Crowell.
How long is The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question is a Drama film.
Where was The Greatest Question produced?
The Greatest Question was produced in United States of America.