Home Wanted
Synopsis
Every night, Madge Dow of the Middleport Orphanage, imagines herself in the lighted room in the house across the way, being tucked into bed by a beautiful mother. After Madge and her friend Spotty escape to visit settlement worker Letty Thompson, and Letty encourages them to investigate the house, they find a grumpy, gout-ridden old Major there, still irritated over his daughter's marriage years ago without his consent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tefft Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy Sarver
- Original Title
- Home Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tefft Johnson
Lucy Sarver
Department Leadership Roster
Tefft Johnson
Director
Lucy Sarver
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Wanted
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What is Home Wanted about?
Every night, Madge Dow of the Middleport Orphanage, imagines herself in the lighted room in the house across the way, being tucked into bed by a beautiful mother. After Madge and her friend Spotty escape to visit settlement worker Letty Thompson, and Letty encourages them to investigate the house, they find a grumpy, gout-ridden old Major there, still irritated over his daughter's marriage years ago without his consent.
Who directed Home Wanted?
Home Wanted was directed by Tefft Johnson.
Who stars in Home Wanted?
The principal cast of Home Wanted includes Madge Evans, William T. Carleton, Anna Lehr, Jack Drumier, Hugh Thompson.
When was Home Wanted released and how long is it?
Home Wanted was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.