The Varmint
Synopsis
John Humperdink Stover, otherwise known as "The Varmint" for his pestiferousness or as "Dink" when in special favor, was expelled from a boarding school and sent to Lawrenceville Academy. On the stage on the way to the school he meets a silent man whom Dink sizes up for a salesman and he proceeds to wax eloquent on the subject of his past career and the reason he was expelled from his previous school.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Johnson, Gardner Hunting
- Original Title
- The Varmint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Owen Johnson, Gardner Hunting
Homer Scott
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Gardner Hunting
Writer
Homer Scott
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Varmint
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What is The Varmint about?
John Humperdink Stover, otherwise known as "The Varmint" for his pestiferousness or as "Dink" when in special favor, was expelled from a boarding school and sent to Lawrenceville Academy. On the stage on the way to the school he meets a silent man whom Dink sizes up for a salesman and he proceeds to wax eloquent on the subject of his past career and the reason he was expelled from his previous school.
Who directed The Varmint?
The Varmint was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Varmint?
The principal cast of The Varmint includes Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Theodore Roberts, Henry Malvern, Ben Suslow.
When was The Varmint released and how long is it?
The Varmint was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Varmint based on a book or true story?
The Varmint is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Owen Johnson".