A Child's Impulse (1910)
How she averted an imminent wrong
Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 27, 1910
Cast
- Vivian Prescott - Mrs. Thurston
- Mary Pickford - Grace
- Charles West - Raymond Hartley
- Joseph Graybill - The Other Man
- William J. Butler - The Butler / Passerby
- Guy Hedlund - The Farmer
- Robert Harron - The Country Boy
- Edwin August
- Florence Barker
- Clara T. Bracy - On Farm
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Child's Impulse about?
- Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
- Who directed A Child's Impulse?
- A Child's Impulse was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in A Child's Impulse?
- A Child's Impulse stars Vivian Prescott, Mary Pickford, Charles West, Joseph Graybill, William J. Butler, Guy Hedlund.
- How long is A Child's Impulse?
- A Child's Impulse has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is A Child's Impulse?
- A Child's Impulse is a Drama film.
- Where was A Child's Impulse produced?
- A Child's Impulse was produced in United States of America.