They Would Elope
Synopsis
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
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"They Would Elope" (1909) [Full Film]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- They Would Elope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Billy Bitzer, Percy Higginson
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Percy Higginson
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
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What is They Would Elope about?
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
Who directed They Would Elope?
They Would Elope was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in They Would Elope?
The principal cast of They Would Elope includes Billy Quirk, Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Kate Bruce, William J. Butler.
When was They Would Elope released and how long is it?
They Would Elope was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 8m.