Cy Whittaker's Ward (1917)

Cy Whittaker's Ward (1917) poster

Returning to the village of Bayport after twenty-two years, retired sea captain Cyrus Whittaker finds the community under the power of political boss Herman Atkins. Cy opposes Atkin's choice for the position of teacher and helps to elect Miss Daws instead, thus earning the enmity of the politician. One day, a young girl named Emily Thomas arrives with a note from Sarah Oliver, a relative of Cy, explaining that the girl is the daughter of his old sweetheart and that her father is in jail and her mother dead.

Director: Ben Turbett
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: Ben Turbett
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cy Whittaker's Ward about?
Returning to the village of Bayport after twenty-two years, retired sea captain Cyrus Whittaker finds the community under the power of political boss Herman Atkins. Cy opposes Atkin's choice for the position of teacher and helps to elect Miss Daws instead, thus earning the enmity of the politician. One day, a young girl named Emily Thomas arrives with a note from Sarah Oliver, a relative of Cy, explaining that the girl is the daughter of his old sweetheart and that her father is in jail and her mother dead.
Who directed Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward was directed by Ben Turbett.
Who stars in Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward stars William Wadsworth, Shirley Mason, W. H. Burton, Carter B. Harkness, Mary Elizabeth Forbes, Emily Lorraine.
How long is Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward is a Drama film.
Where was Cy Whittaker's Ward produced?
Cy Whittaker's Ward was produced in United States of America.