Heredity (1912)
Nine-year-old Nedda is a direct descendant of the Trevors, a family that can trace its roots back to the reign of King Charles I. Alas, the Trevors suffer severe financial reverses, and Nedda is yanked from the luxury of her ancestral home in Britain to be raised on New York's Lower East Side. Ten years later, the grown-up Nedda stands accused of the murder of her mother.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: November 4, 1912
Cast
- Harry Carey - The White Renegade Father
- Madge Kirby - The Indian Mother
- Jack Pickford - The Son of the White Renegade Father and Indian Mother
- Walter P. Lewis - The Indian Chief
- Kate Bruce - The Indian Woman
- W.C. Robinson - Indian
- Lionel Barrymore - Woodsman
- Christy Cabanne - Indian
- Robert Harron - Indian
- Alfred Paget - Indian / Woodsman
Screenplay
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heredity about?
- Nine-year-old Nedda is a direct descendant of the Trevors, a family that can trace its roots back to the reign of King Charles I. Alas, the Trevors suffer severe financial reverses, and Nedda is yanked from the luxury of her ancestral home in Britain to be raised on New York's Lower East Side. Ten years later, the grown-up Nedda stands accused of the murder of her mother.
- Who directed Heredity?
- Heredity was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Heredity?
- Heredity stars Harry Carey, Madge Kirby, Jack Pickford, Walter P. Lewis, Kate Bruce, W.C. Robinson.
- How long is Heredity?
- Heredity has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Heredity?
- Heredity is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was Heredity produced?
- Heredity was produced in United States of America.