Waiter No. 5 (1910)
After conducting a raid on a Rebel camp, a Czarist officer discovers that his wife has joined the revolutionaries. Out of loyalty to his wife, the officer resigns his commission and escapes with her to America. Several years later, the ex-officer is gainfully employed as a waiter in a Russian restaurant. For the sake of his grown son, who is engaged to marry a wealthy socialite, our hero pretends to be a man of great wealth and prestige. The truth is revealed in the final scene, but "Waiter Number 5" is saved from disgrace by the timely arrival of his former superior officer.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: November 3, 1910
Cast
- George Nichols - The Chief of Police
- Claire McDowell - The Chief of Police's Wife
- Jack Pickford - The Chief of Police's Son (as a boy)
- Charles West - The Chief of Police's Son (as an adult)
- Mary Pickford - The Chief of Police's Son's Fiancée
- Grace Henderson - The Chief of Police's Son's Fiancée's Mother
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiter No. 5 about?
- After conducting a raid on a Rebel camp, a Czarist officer discovers that his wife has joined the revolutionaries. Out of loyalty to his wife, the officer resigns his commission and escapes with her to America. Several years later, the ex-officer is gainfully employed as a waiter in a Russian restaurant. For the sake of his grown son, who is engaged to marry a wealthy socialite, our hero pretends to be a man of great wealth and prestige. The truth is revealed in the final scene, but "Waiter Number 5" is saved from disgrace by the timely arrival of his former superior officer.
- Who directed Waiter No. 5?
- Waiter No. 5 was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Waiter No. 5?
- Waiter No. 5 stars George Nichols, Claire McDowell, Jack Pickford, Charles West, Mary Pickford, Grace Henderson.
- How long is Waiter No. 5?
- Waiter No. 5 has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Waiter No. 5?
- Waiter No. 5 is a Drama film.
- Where was Waiter No. 5 produced?
- Waiter No. 5 was produced in United States of America.