Shoes
Synopsis
A young working girl, struggling to support her family on her meager salary, desperately wishes for a new pair of shoes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Addams, Stella Wynne Herron, Lois Weber
- Original Title
- Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays, Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber
Jane Addams, Stella Wynne Herron, Lois Weber
King D. Gray, Stephen S. Norton, Allen G. Siegler
Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Director
Lois Weber
Writer
Lois Weber
Producer
Phillips Smalley
Producer
King D. Gray
Director of Photography
Stephen S. Norton
Director of Photography
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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National Film Registry
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoes about?
A young working girl, struggling to support her family on her meager salary, desperately wishes for a new pair of shoes.
Who directed Shoes?
Shoes was directed by Lois Weber.
Who stars in Shoes?
The principal cast of Shoes includes Mary MacLaren, Harry Griffith, Mattie Witting, Jessie Arnold, William V. Mong.
When was Shoes released and how long is it?
Shoes was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Shoes based on a book or true story?
Shoes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Addams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoes?
Shoes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).