The New York Hat
“Heartwarmth Suitable to Any Clientele”
Synopsis
To fulfill a dying mother's bequest for her daughter, the town pastor purchases the daughter a stylish hat, and gossip spreads through the town.
Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Mary Harding, the Daughter
Lionel Barrymore
Minister
Charles Hill Mailes
Mr. Harding
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Mary Harding
Claire McDowell
The Main Gossip
Mae Marsh
A Town Gossip
Robert Harron
Youth Outside Church
Lillian Gish
Customer in Shop / Outside Church
Dorothy Gish
Jack Pickford
Youth Outside Church
Alfred Paget
The Doctor
Clara T. Bracy
Third Gossip
Madge Kirby
Shopkeeper / At Mother's Deathbed
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Anita Loos
- Original Title
- The New York Hat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frances Marion, Anita Loos
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
Anita Loos
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 New York Hat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The New York Hat about?
To fulfill a dying mother's bequest for her daughter, the town pastor purchases the daughter a stylish hat, and gossip spreads through the town.
Who directed The New York Hat?
The New York Hat was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The New York Hat?
The principal cast of The New York Hat includes Mary Pickford, Lionel Barrymore, Charles Hill Mailes, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell.
When was The New York Hat released and how long is it?
The New York Hat was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New York Hat?
The New York Hat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).