The Miser's Heart (1911)
A FABLE OF GREED, PERIL & REGENERATION
Thieves decide to steal the money an old miser has hidden away. He refuses to open the safe for them, so they threaten to kill a little girl who lives in his building.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: November 20, 1911
Cast
- Adolph Lestina - The Miser
- Ynez Seabury - Little Kathy
- Kate Toncray - Little Kathy's Mother
- Edward Dillon - Jules, an Impoverished Thief
- Robert Harron - Bakery Assistant
- Wilfred Lucas - First Crook
- Charles Hill Mailes - Second Crook
- William J. Butler - Policeman
- Donald Crisp - Policeman
- Blanche Sweet - Neighbor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
child in peril, thief, miser, silent film, child endangerment
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Miser's Heart about?
- Thieves decide to steal the money an old miser has hidden away. He refuses to open the safe for them, so they threaten to kill a little girl who lives in his building.
- Who directed The Miser's Heart?
- The Miser's Heart was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Miser's Heart?
- The Miser's Heart stars Adolph Lestina, Ynez Seabury, Kate Toncray, Edward Dillon, Robert Harron, Wilfred Lucas.
- How long is The Miser's Heart?
- The Miser's Heart has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Miser's Heart?
- The Miser's Heart is a Drama film.
- Where was The Miser's Heart produced?
- The Miser's Heart was produced in United States of America.