The Soul of Youth
“AN ORPHAN OF THE STREET IN A DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL!”
Synopsis
Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.
Top Cast
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Lewis Sargent
Ed Simpson
Lila Lee
Vera Hamilton
Ernest Butterworth Jr.
Mike
Clyde Fillmore
Robert Hamilton
Grace Morse
Mrs. Hamilton
Elizabeth Janes
Ruth Hamilton
Claude Payton
Pete Morano
Barbara Gurney
The Mother
Betty Schade
Maggie
Jane Keckley
Matron (Mrs. Joye)
Eunice Murdock Moore
Cook
Fred Huntley
Samuel Hodge
Sylvia Ashton
Mrs. Hodge
William Collier Jr.
Dick Armstrong
Russ Powell
Policeman Jones
Judge Ben Lindsey
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Soul of Youth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
William Desmond Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
George James Hopkins
Production Design
William Desmond Taylor
Producer
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soul of Youth
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What is The Soul of Youth about?
Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.
Who directed The Soul of Youth?
The Soul of Youth was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Soul of Youth?
The principal cast of The Soul of Youth includes Lewis Sargent, Lila Lee, Ernest Butterworth Jr., Clyde Fillmore, Grace Morse.
When was The Soul of Youth released and how long is it?
The Soul of Youth was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.