The Modern Prodigal (1910)
A Story In Symbolism
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. Alas, the city's whirl is quite a change from the simple quiet life in the country and the youth falls a victim to the snares that beset the unsophisticated.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: August 28, 1910
Cast
- Guy Hedlund - The Prodigal Son
- George Nichols - The Sheriff
- Kate Bruce - The Sheriff's Wife
- Jack Pickford - The Sheriff's Son
- Clara T. Bracy - The Prodigal's Mother
- Dell Henderson - At Post Office
- James Kirkwood
- Mack Sennett
- William J. Butler - A Farmer
- Edward Dillon - Guard
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
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 Modern Prodigal about?
- 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. Alas, the city's whirl is quite a change from the simple quiet life in the country and the youth falls a victim to the snares that beset the unsophisticated.
- Who directed The Modern Prodigal?
- The Modern Prodigal was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Modern Prodigal?
- The Modern Prodigal stars Guy Hedlund, George Nichols, Kate Bruce, Jack Pickford, Clara T. Bracy, Dell Henderson.
- How long is The Modern Prodigal?
- The Modern Prodigal has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Modern Prodigal?
- The Modern Prodigal is a Drama film.
- Where was The Modern Prodigal produced?
- The Modern Prodigal was produced in United States of America.