The Lonely Villa
Synopsis
A gang of thieves lure a man out of his home so that they can rob it and threaten his wife and children. The family barricade themselves in an interior room, but the criminals are well-equipped for breaking in. When the father finds out what is happening, he must race against time to get back home.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Foley, Mack Sennett, André de Lorde
- Original Title
- The Lonely Villa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Charles Foley, Mack Sennett, André de Lorde
Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Mack Sennett
Writer
Arthur Marvin
Director of Photography
André de Lorde
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Villa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lonely Villa about?
A gang of thieves lure a man out of his home so that they can rob it and threaten his wife and children. The family barricade themselves in an interior room, but the criminals are well-equipped for breaking in. When the father finds out what is happening, he must race against time to get back home.
Who directed The Lonely Villa?
The Lonely Villa was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Lonely Villa?
The principal cast of The Lonely Villa includes Mary Pickford, Marion Leonard, Robert Harron, Violet Mersereau, Owen Moore.
When was The Lonely Villa released and how long is it?
The Lonely Villa was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 12m.
Is The Lonely Villa based on a book or true story?
The Lonely Villa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Foley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lonely Villa?
The Lonely Villa holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).