A Tale of Two Cities
Synopsis
At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His wife, the former Lucie Manette, is secretly loved by a gentlemanly wastrel, Sydney Carton. Carton embarks on a daring plan to save the husband of the woman he loves.
Top Cast
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William Farnum
Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton
Jewel Carmen
Lucie Manette
Charles Clary
Marquis St.Evenmonde
Herschel Mayall
Jacques Defarge
Rosita Marstini
Madame Therese Defarge
Josef Swickard
Dr. Alexandre Manette
Ralph Lewis
Roger Cly
William Clifford
Gabelle
Marc Robbins
Jarvis Lorry
Olive White
Miss Pross
Willard Louis
Mr. CJ Stryver
Harry De Vere
Gaspard
Florence Vidor
Mimi
Margaret Dumont
Aristocrat (uncredited)
James Morrison
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Lloyd
- Original Score
- Philip Carli
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd, Charles Dickens
Philip Carli
William C. Foster, George Schneiderman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Frank Lloyd
Screenplay
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Charles Dickens
Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Two Cities
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What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His wife, the former Lucie Manette, is secretly loved by a gentlemanly wastrel, Sydney Carton. Carton embarks on a daring plan to save the husband of the woman he loves.
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Charles Clary, Herschel Mayall, Rosita Marstini.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tale of Two Cities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tale of Two Cities was composed by Philip Carli.
Is A Tale of Two Cities based on a book or true story?
A Tale of Two Cities is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".