Civilization's Child (1916)
After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,
Director: Charles Giblyn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 23, 1916
Cast
- William H. Thompson - Boss Jim McManus
- Anna Lehr - Berna
- Jack Standing - Nicolay Turgenev
- Dorothy Dalton - Ellen McManus
- Clyde Benson - Jacob Weil
Screenplay
Cinematography: Charles E. Kaufman
Production: New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Giblyn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Civilization's Child about?
- After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,
- Who directed Civilization's Child?
- Civilization's Child was directed by Charles Giblyn.
- Who stars in Civilization's Child?
- Civilization's Child stars William H. Thompson, Anna Lehr, Jack Standing, Dorothy Dalton, Clyde Benson.
- How long is Civilization's Child?
- Civilization's Child has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Civilization's Child?
- Civilization's Child is a Drama film.
- Where was Civilization's Child produced?
- Civilization's Child was produced in United States of America.