The Golden Louis
Synopsis
An anonymous donor drops a gold coin in the shoe of a homeless girl as she sleeps. A gambler with a 'sure thing' borrows the coin and wins a fortune, but he can't find her again to repay her.
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The Golden Louis (1909) Drama Short Silent Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Golden Louis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
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D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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What is The Golden Louis about?
An anonymous donor drops a gold coin in the shoe of a homeless girl as she sleeps. A gambler with a 'sure thing' borrows the coin and wins a fortune, but he can't find her again to repay her.
Who directed The Golden Louis?
The Golden Louis was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Golden Louis?
The principal cast of The Golden Louis includes Adele DeGarde, Charles Inslee, Anita Hendrie, Owen Moore, Marion Leonard.
When was The Golden Louis released and how long is it?
The Golden Louis was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Louis?
The Golden Louis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).