The Greatest Question
Synopsis
Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, William Hale
- Original Title
- The Greatest Question
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, William Hale
Billy Bitzer
James Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
James Smith
Editor
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Producer
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What is The Greatest Question about?
Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.
Who directed The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Greatest Question?
The principal cast of The Greatest Question includes Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Ralph Graves, Eugenie Besserer, George Fawcett.
When was The Greatest Question released and how long is it?
The Greatest Question was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Greatest Question based on a book or true story?
The Greatest Question is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Hale".