The Volunteer
Synopsis
Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline.
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Madge Evans
Self
Henry Hull
Jonathan Mendenhall
Muriel Ostriche
Madge's Mother
Victor Kennard
Madge's Father
Jack Drumier
Timothy Mendenhall
Kate Lester
Tabitha Mendenhall
Charles W. Charles
Pop
William A. Brady
Self - Cameo Appearance
Kitty Gordon
Self - Cameo Appearance
Ethel Clayton
Self - Cameo Appearance
June Elvidge
Self - Cameo Appearance
Evelyn Greeley
Self - Cameo Appearance
Carlyle Blackwell
Self - Cameo Appearance
Montagu Love
Self - Cameo Appearance
Harley Knoles
Self - Cameo Appearance
Robert McIntyre
Self - Cameo Appearance
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Burnham
- Original Title
- The Volunteer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
Julia Burnham
Department Leadership Roster
Harley Knoles
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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War: World War I
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Volunteer
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What is The Volunteer about?
Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline.
Who directed The Volunteer?
The Volunteer was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in The Volunteer?
The principal cast of The Volunteer includes Madge Evans, Henry Hull, Muriel Ostriche, Victor Kennard, Jack Drumier.
When was The Volunteer released and how long is it?
The Volunteer was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Volunteer?
The Volunteer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).