The Hoodlum
“Mary Pickford In her Second Picture from her own Studios.”
Synopsis
A spoiled young rich girl is forced by misfortune to fight for survival in the slums and alleys, where she becomes involved with all manner of unpleasantness.
Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Amy Burke
Ralph Lewis
Alexander Guthrie
Kenneth Harlan
John Graham
T.D. Crittenden
John Burke
Aggie Herring
Nora
Andrew Arbuckle
Pat O'Shaughnessy
Max Davidson
Abram Isaacs
Paul Mullen
The Pugilist
Buddy Messinger
Dish Lowry
Nellie Anderson
(uncredited)
B.A. Lewis
(uncredited)
Lafe McKee
Board of Directors (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Julie Mathilde Lippmann, Bernard McConville
- Original Score
- Bonnie Janofsky
- Original Title
- The Hoodlum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
Julie Mathilde Lippmann, Bernard McConville
Bonnie Janofsky
Charles Rosher
Edward M. McDermott
Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Edward M. McDermott
Editor
Bonnie Janofsky
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hoodlum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hoodlum about?
A spoiled young rich girl is forced by misfortune to fight for survival in the slums and alleys, where she becomes involved with all manner of unpleasantness.
Who directed The Hoodlum?
The Hoodlum was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Hoodlum?
The principal cast of The Hoodlum includes Mary Pickford, Ralph Lewis, Kenneth Harlan, T.D. Crittenden, Aggie Herring.
When was The Hoodlum released and how long is it?
The Hoodlum was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hoodlum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hoodlum was composed by Bonnie Janofsky.
Is The Hoodlum based on a book or true story?
The Hoodlum is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julie Mathilde Lippmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoodlum?
The Hoodlum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).