
Thirst
Synopsis
A woman has moved to a small town boarding house to seek peace and quiet. All too soon she finds herself in a Keystone movie, where there's everything but.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mack Swain
Ambrose
Ethel Teare
Ethel
Cliff Bowes
Ambrose's Roommate
May Emory
Iona Ford
Eva Thatcher
The Boarding House Keeper
Clarence Lyndon
Ethel's Father the Postmaster
Joey Jacobs
Ethel's Little Brother
Ted Edwards
Boarding House Keeper's Husband
Lige Conley
Employment Agency Representative (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
Man in Employment Agency (uncredited)
Blanche Payson
Woman in Employment Agency (uncredited)
Wayland Trask
Boarder (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Thirst
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Mack Sennett
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Thirst.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thirst
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thirst about?
A woman has moved to a small town boarding house to seek peace and quiet. All too soon she finds herself in a Keystone movie, where there's everything but.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Thirst?
The principal cast of Thirst includes Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Cliff Bowes, May Emory, Eva Thatcher.
When was Thirst released and how long is it?
Thirst was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 23m.



















