His Trust
“The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of an Old Negro Servant”
Synopsis
A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.
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Top Cast
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Wilfred Lucas
George
Dell Henderson
Col. Frazier
Claire McDowell
Col. Frazier's wife
Edith Haldeman
The Fraziers' child
Dorothy West
The Daughter as an Adult
Linda Arvidson
Kate Bruce
Gladys Egan
W. Chrystie Miller
Man at Farewell
Alfred Paget
Messenger/Confederate Soldier
Mack Sennett
Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword
Charles West
Man at Farewell
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmett C. Hall
- Original Title
- His Trust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Emmett C. Hall
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Emmett C. Hall
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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What is His Trust about?
A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.
Who directed His Trust?
His Trust was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in His Trust?
The principal cast of His Trust includes Wilfred Lucas, Dell Henderson, Claire McDowell, Edith Haldeman, Dorothy West.
When was His Trust released and how long is it?
His Trust was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Trust?
His Trust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).