Children of Dust
“A TRULY GREAT DRAMA OF LIFE THAT HOLDS-THRILLS-AND ENTRALLS YOU!”
Synopsis
Young Terwilliger, an orphan boy in New York City, "adopts" Old Archer, the caretaker of Gramercy Park, after the man is arrested for beating Terwiliger for picking a flower for his dead mother. As Terwilliger grows up, he falls in love with Helen Raymond, a pretty neighborhood girl, but finds a rival for her in Harvey Livermore. When World War I breaks out both boys enlist in the army and are sent to the front lines. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristram Tupper, Frank Mitchell Dazey, Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Title
- Children of Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Arthur H. Jacobs Corporation, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Tristram Tupper, Frank Mitchell Dazey, Agnes Christine Johnston
Howard Bretherton
Arthur H. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Arthur H. Jacobs
Producer
Howard Bretherton
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Dust
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What is Children of Dust about?
Young Terwilliger, an orphan boy in New York City, "adopts" Old Archer, the caretaker of Gramercy Park, after the man is arrested for beating Terwiliger for picking a flower for his dead mother. As Terwilliger grows up, he falls in love with Helen Raymond, a pretty neighborhood girl, but finds a rival for her in Harvey Livermore. When World War I breaks out both boys enlist in the army and are sent to the front lines. Complications ensue.
Who directed Children of Dust?
Children of Dust was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Children of Dust?
The principal cast of Children of Dust includes Johnnie Walker, Pauline Garon, Lloyd Hughes, Bert Woodruff, George Nichols.
When was Children of Dust released and how long is it?
Children of Dust was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.