The Man Who Wouldn't Tell
Synopsis
During World War I, young Englishman Hawtrey Burke captivates New York society with his charming manner and his skill at polo, but he incurs the scorn of the woman he loves, Elinor Warden, who, having recently returned from war-torn Belgium, cannot understand why Hawtrey is not on the front lines.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- The Man Who Wouldn't Tell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Bess Meredyth
Department Leadership Roster
Bess Meredyth
Writer
James Young
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Man Who Wouldn't Tell about?
During World War I, young Englishman Hawtrey Burke captivates New York society with his charming manner and his skill at polo, but he incurs the scorn of the woman he loves, Elinor Warden, who, having recently returned from war-torn Belgium, cannot understand why Hawtrey is not on the front lines.
Who directed The Man Who Wouldn't Tell?
The Man Who Wouldn't Tell was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Man Who Wouldn't Tell?
The principal cast of The Man Who Wouldn't Tell includes Earle Williams, Grace Darmond, Charles Spere, Edward Cecil.
When was The Man Who Wouldn't Tell released and how long is it?
The Man Who Wouldn't Tell was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Wouldn't Tell?
The Man Who Wouldn't Tell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).