The Vicar of Wakefield
Synopsis
The production vindicated the new feature-length movie format by restoring several characters, plot complications, and atmosphere that had been truncated in Thanhouser’s 1910 version of less than one-sixth the length.
Top Cast
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Frederick Warde
Vicar of Wakefield
Boyd Marshall
George Primrose
Kathryn Adams
Olivia Primrose
Gladys Leslie
Sophia Primrose
Thomas A. Curran
Knight Geoffrey / Mr.Burchell
Robert Vaughn
Squire Thornhill / Squire Wilmot
Carey L. Hastings
Mrs. Primrose
William Parke Jr.
Moses Primrose
Tula Belle
Dick Primrose
Barbara Howard
Bill Primrose
Grace DeCarlton
Arabella Wilmot
Arthur Bauer
Mr. Wilmot
Morgan Jones
Jenkinson
Oscar W. Forster
Joseph Phillips
Nellie Parker Spaulding
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmett Mixx, Oliver Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Vicar of Wakefield
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Emmett Mixx, Oliver Goldsmith
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest C. Warde
Director
Emmett Mixx
Writer
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vicar of Wakefield
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What is The Vicar of Wakefield about?
The production vindicated the new feature-length movie format by restoring several characters, plot complications, and atmosphere that had been truncated in Thanhouser’s 1910 version of less than one-sixth the length.
Who directed The Vicar of Wakefield?
The Vicar of Wakefield was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in The Vicar of Wakefield?
The principal cast of The Vicar of Wakefield includes Frederick Warde, Boyd Marshall, Kathryn Adams, Gladys Leslie, Thomas A. Curran.
When was The Vicar of Wakefield released and how long is it?
The Vicar of Wakefield was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Vicar of Wakefield based on a book or true story?
The Vicar of Wakefield is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oliver Goldsmith".