Charity Castle
Synopsis
Charity and her young brother are taken in by Merlin Durand, the son of a penurious millionaire, when their mother, a poor cleaning woman, dies. Charity is a strong believer in the world of fairy tales, and calls Merlin "The Prince". Merlin's cheapskate father cuts off his allowance until he gets a job and earns a salary, then leaves home for a "water cure". His servants immediately take a vacation, leaving the house empty, so Charity and Merlin hide there until Merlin can find a job. Charity begins to call the mansion "Charity Castle". They soon wind up involved with a strange cast of characters, including a burglar and an unemployed Shakespearean actor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Doty Hobart
- Original Title
- Charity Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Doty Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
Doty Hobart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charity Castle
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What is Charity Castle about?
Charity and her young brother are taken in by Merlin Durand, the son of a penurious millionaire, when their mother, a poor cleaning woman, dies. Charity is a strong believer in the world of fairy tales, and calls Merlin "The Prince". Merlin's cheapskate father cuts off his allowance until he gets a job and earns a salary, then leaves home for a "water cure". His servants immediately take a vacation, leaving the house empty, so Charity and Merlin hide there until Merlin can find a job. Charity begins to call the mansion "Charity Castle". They soon wind up involved with a strange cast of characters, including a burglar and an unemployed Shakespearean actor.
Who directed Charity Castle?
Charity Castle was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in Charity Castle?
The principal cast of Charity Castle includes Mary Miles Minter, Clifford Callis, Allan Forrest, Eugenie Forde, Henry A. Barrows.
When was Charity Castle released and how long is it?
Charity Castle was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.