Bud's Recruit
Synopsis
This WWI home-front comedy is the earliest surviving film of King Vidor, who would later go on to make such classics as The Big Parade and The Crowd. A two-reeler, it's a propaganda comedy involving a little boy who can't wait to go fight against the Kaiser, and who sets an unrelentingly patriotic (and militaristic) example for his draft-age, feminized brother and peace-lovin' mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Judge Willis Brown, King Vidor
- Original Title
- Bud's Recruit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Boy City Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Judge Willis Brown, King Vidor
Judge Willis Brown
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Judge Willis Brown
Writer
Judge Willis Brown
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bud's Recruit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bud's Recruit about?
This WWI home-front comedy is the earliest surviving film of King Vidor, who would later go on to make such classics as The Big Parade and The Crowd. A two-reeler, it's a propaganda comedy involving a little boy who can't wait to go fight against the Kaiser, and who sets an unrelentingly patriotic (and militaristic) example for his draft-age, feminized brother and peace-lovin' mother.
Who directed Bud's Recruit?
Bud's Recruit was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Bud's Recruit?
The principal cast of Bud's Recruit includes Wallace Brennan, Robert Gordon, Ruth Hampton, Thomas Bellamy, Ernest Butterworth Jr..
When was Bud's Recruit released and how long is it?
Bud's Recruit was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 26m.