The Trail of Books
Synopsis
Upset that her parents are getting ready to separate a little girl grabs a handful of books and heads off to school without anyone’s knowledge. When her mother goes to look for her the only clue is a single book on the lawn. A passing delivery man tells her he saw a lonely lass with an arm full of books and the mother goes in pursuit of her. Finding the little one being held by tramps the mother and delivery man devise a rescue after which realizing how much she is hurting her girl the mother reconciles with the father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome J. Olsen
- Original Title
- The Trail of Books
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Jerome J. Olsen
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Jerome J. Olsen
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trail of Books
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What is The Trail of Books about?
Upset that her parents are getting ready to separate a little girl grabs a handful of books and heads off to school without anyone’s knowledge. When her mother goes to look for her the only clue is a single book on the lawn. A passing delivery man tells her he saw a lonely lass with an arm full of books and the mother goes in pursuit of her. Finding the little one being held by tramps the mother and delivery man devise a rescue after which realizing how much she is hurting her girl the mother reconciles with the father.
Who directed The Trail of Books?
The Trail of Books was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Trail of Books?
The principal cast of The Trail of Books includes Edwin August, Florence La Badie, Ynez Seabury.
When was The Trail of Books released and how long is it?
The Trail of Books was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 18m.