The Slacker
“Every man, woman and child should see this picture and you will stand by the colors that never run, Red, White and Blue.”
Synopsis
Robert Wallace, the elder son of a rich and indulgent father, marries Margaret Christy, a spirited patriot, so that he can escape the call to war. Discovering the reason for Robert's haste to get married, Margaret is appalled and resolves to bring home to her husband a sense of his personal responsibility. In order to instill patriotism in Robert, Margaret contrasts him with John Harding, the man who gave her up to go to war. When Robert protests his wife's tactics, Margaret accuses him of being a contemptible coward. The next day a German insults the American flag, and Robert, his sense of justice aroused, makes him salute it. He then bids Margaret farewell and marches off to war. Margaret sees him off without divulging the secret that she is pregnant, thus sacrificing her own welfare for that of her country.
Top Cast
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Emily Stevens
Margaret Christy
Walter Miller
Robert Wallace
Leo Delaney
John Harding
Eugene Borden
George Wallace
Millicent Fisher
Virginia Lambert
Mathilde Brundage
Mrs. McAllister
Baby Ivy Ward
Child with Flag
Charles Fang
Valet
W.E. Lawrence
Daniel Jarrett
Henry Wallace
Sue Balfour
Mrs. Christy
Belle Bruce
Dorothy Haydel
Gilbert P. Hamilton
Evelyn Converse
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Christy Cabanne
- Original Title
- The Slacker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Christy Cabanne
William Fildew
Mildred Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
William Fildew
Director of Photography
Mildred Richter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slacker
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What is The Slacker about?
Robert Wallace, the elder son of a rich and indulgent father, marries Margaret Christy, a spirited patriot, so that he can escape the call to war. Discovering the reason for Robert's haste to get married, Margaret is appalled and resolves to bring home to her husband a sense of his personal responsibility. In order to instill patriotism in Robert, Margaret contrasts him with John Harding, the man who gave her up to go to war. When Robert protests his wife's tactics, Margaret accuses him of being a contemptible coward. The next day a German insults the American flag, and Robert, his sense of justice aroused, makes him salute it. He then bids Margaret farewell and marches off to war. Margaret sees him off without divulging the secret that she is pregnant, thus sacrificing her own welfare for that of her country.
Who directed The Slacker?
The Slacker was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Slacker?
The principal cast of The Slacker includes Emily Stevens, Walter Miller, Leo Delaney, Eugene Borden, Millicent Fisher.
When was The Slacker released and how long is it?
The Slacker was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.