The Spirit of '17
Synopsis
Davy Glidden is the son of the adjutant general in charge of an old soldier's home in a small town near the Top Copper mine. Davy idolizes Capt. Jerico Norton, an aged veteran of the home who entertains the boy with stories of his exploits in the Civil War. When Mrs. Edward and her daughter Flora come to visit Mrs. Glidden, Davy is smitten by Flora but she ignores him. Davy is bursting with patriotism by the stories told to him by the captain and is eager of doing something noble to attract Flora's attention. He finds the opportunity to accomplish both goals when he overhears two German spies, Carl Bender and Frank Schmale, plotting to create havoc in the mine by calling a strike and then dynamiting the mine. Enlisting the aid of his friend Capt. Norton, Davy provides the means for the old soldiers to serve their country once again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Judge Willis Brown, Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Spirit of '17
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Judge Willis Brown, Julia Crawford Ivers
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit of '17
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What is The Spirit of '17 about?
Davy Glidden is the son of the adjutant general in charge of an old soldier's home in a small town near the Top Copper mine. Davy idolizes Capt. Jerico Norton, an aged veteran of the home who entertains the boy with stories of his exploits in the Civil War. When Mrs. Edward and her daughter Flora come to visit Mrs. Glidden, Davy is smitten by Flora but she ignores him. Davy is bursting with patriotism by the stories told to him by the captain and is eager of doing something noble to attract Flora's attention. He finds the opportunity to accomplish both goals when he overhears two German spies, Carl Bender and Frank Schmale, plotting to create havoc in the mine by calling a strike and then dynamiting the mine. Enlisting the aid of his friend Capt. Norton, Davy provides the means for the old soldiers to serve their country once again.
Who directed The Spirit of '17?
The Spirit of '17 was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Spirit of '17?
The principal cast of The Spirit of '17 includes Jack Pickford, Clarence Geldart, Edythe Chapman, L.N. Wells, Charles Arling.
When was The Spirit of '17 released and how long is it?
The Spirit of '17 was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spirit of '17?
The Spirit of '17 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).