Rip Van Winkle
Synopsis
Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. This is a charming story about how America changed due to the cival war, only in a different and more subtle way than ever told before.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Middleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Washington Irving, Dion Boucicault, Joseph Jefferson
- Original Title
- Rip Van Winkle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Middleton
Washington Irving, Dion Boucicault, Joseph Jefferson
Sol Polito
Edwin Middleton
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Middleton
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Edwin Middleton
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rip Van Winkle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rip Van Winkle about?
Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. This is a charming story about how America changed due to the cival war, only in a different and more subtle way than ever told before.
Who directed Rip Van Winkle?
Rip Van Winkle was directed by Edwin Middleton.
Who stars in Rip Van Winkle?
The principal cast of Rip Van Winkle includes Thomas Jefferson, Harry Blakemore, Daisy Jefferson, Wallace Scott, William Cavanaugh.
When was Rip Van Winkle released and how long is it?
Rip Van Winkle was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 59m.