Tom Sawyer (1917)
Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
Director: William Desmond Taylor
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Family
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: December 10, 1917
Cast
- Jack Pickford - Tom Sawyer
- George Hackathorne - Sid Sawyer
- Alice Marvin - Mary Sawyer
- Edythe Chapman - Aunt Polly
- Robert Gordon - Huckleberry Finn
- Antrim Short - Joe Harper
- Clara Horton - Becky Thatcher
- Helen Gilmore - Widow Douglas
- Carl Goetz - Alfred Temple
- Olive Thomas - Choir Member (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- Mark Twain (Novel)
- Julia Crawford Ivers
Production: Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
mississippi river
More Films by Director: William Desmond Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tom Sawyer about?
- Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
- Who directed Tom Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
- Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer stars Jack Pickford, George Hackathorne, Alice Marvin, Edythe Chapman, Robert Gordon, Antrim Short.
- How long is Tom Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Tom Sawyer?
- Tom Sawyer is a Comedy, Adventure, Family film.
- Where was Tom Sawyer produced?
- Tom Sawyer was produced in United States of America.