
Old Dutch
Synopsis
Ludwig "Old Dutch" Streusand and his daughter Violet live in New York, and after years of hard study and labor Old Dutch completes his invention: the "teloptophone," a device which, when attached to a telephone, enables the speaker to see the party at the other end of the wire.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lew Fields
Ludwig Streussand -'Old Dutch'
Vivian Martin
Violet Streussand
George Hassell
Harry Bennett
Marie Empress
Mildred Bennett
Charles Judels
Jules Joubert
William J. Ferguson
John Rockmorgan
Chester Barnett
Harold Rockmorgan
Peggy O'Neil
Model for Hamilton King (uncredited)
Helen Hawley
Model for Howard Chandler Christy (uncredited)
Pat Walshe
Small Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Hall Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Hall Crane, Edgar Smith
- Original Title
- Old Dutch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Shubert Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Hall Crane
Frank Hall Crane, Edgar Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Hall Crane
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Dutch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Old Dutch about?
Ludwig "Old Dutch" Streusand and his daughter Violet live in New York, and after years of hard study and labor Old Dutch completes his invention: the "teloptophone," a device which, when attached to a telephone, enables the speaker to see the party at the other end of the wire.
Who directed Old Dutch?
Old Dutch was directed by Frank Hall Crane.
Who stars in Old Dutch?
The principal cast of Old Dutch includes Lew Fields, Vivian Martin, George Hassell, Marie Empress, Charles Judels.
When was Old Dutch released and how long is it?
Old Dutch was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.










