The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
Synopsis
An orphan (Richard Barthelmess) is adopted by Major Buford (Claude Gillingwater) is educated in Lexington and joins the Union Army as a Captain. He rediscovers his childhood sweetheart (Molly O' Day) and after his adopted father dies in the civil war, he gives up his inheritance in Kentucky for the girl he loves and moves back to be to his real birthplace to be with her. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fox Jr., Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
John Fox Jr., Bess Meredyth
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santell
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
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What is The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come about?
An orphan (Richard Barthelmess) is adopted by Major Buford (Claude Gillingwater) is educated in Lexington and joins the Union Army as a Captain. He rediscovers his childhood sweetheart (Molly O' Day) and after his adopted father dies in the civil war, he gives up his inheritance in Kentucky for the girl he loves and moves back to be to his real birthplace to be with her. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come is a lost 1928 silent film drama directed by Alfred Santell and starring Richard Barthelmess. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. The film is a remake of a 1920 Goldwyn Pictures film with the same title starring Jack Pickford, also lost.
Who directed The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come?
The principal cast of The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come includes Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Nelson McDowell, Martha Mattox, Victor Potel.
When was The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come released and how long is it?
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.