A String of Pearls
Synopsis
A story about a poor young man who falls ill, while his wealthy employer ignores his plight and instead spends lavishly on a pearl necklace for his wife. The poor man recovers with the help of his community, while the rich wife falls ill and dies, the necklace ultimately proving useless
Top Cast
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Dorothy Bernard
The Poor Woman
Charles West
The Poor Woman's Brother - the Neurasthenic Worker
Kate Bruce
The Poor Woman's Mother
Blanche Sweet
The Brother's Sweetheart
J. Jiquel Lanoe
The Italian Shoemaker
Claire McDowell
The Italian Shoemaker's Wife
Ynez Seabury
The Italian Shoemaker's Daughter
Edward Dillon
The Sour Neighbor
Kate Toncray
The Sour Neighbor's Wife
Robert Harron
The Neighbor with Unbuttoned Cuffs
Adolph Lestina
The Doctor
Charles Hill Mailes
The Rich Doctor
Christy Cabanne
At Millionaire's Banquet
Edna Foster
In Hallway
W. Chrystie Miller
In Hallway
Alfred Paget
At Millionaire's Banquet
Mack Sennett
The Musician
William J. Butler
The Brother's Sweetheart's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardine R. Leist
- Original Title
- A String of Pearls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Bernardine R. Leist
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Bernardine R. Leist
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A String of Pearls
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What is A String of Pearls about?
A story about a poor young man who falls ill, while his wealthy employer ignores his plight and instead spends lavishly on a pearl necklace for his wife. The poor man recovers with the help of his community, while the rich wife falls ill and dies, the necklace ultimately proving useless
Who directed A String of Pearls?
A String of Pearls was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A String of Pearls?
The principal cast of A String of Pearls includes Dorothy Bernard, Charles West, Kate Bruce, Blanche Sweet, J. Jiquel Lanoe.
When was A String of Pearls released and how long is it?
A String of Pearls was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 18m.