So Near, Yet So Far
Synopsis
It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.
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"So Near, Yet So Far" (1912) [Full Film]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-06
Top Cast
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Walter Miller
Howard, the Boy
Mary Pickford
The Young Woman
Robert Harron
The Rival / In Club
Lionel Barrymore
In Club
Christy Cabanne
In Club / On Street
Harry Carey
A Thief
Dorothy Gish
A Friend
Lillian Gish
A Friend
Claire McDowell
Rich Woman in Other Town
Antonio Moreno
In Club
Henry B. Walthall
In Club
Charles Hill Mailes
Rich Man in Other Town
Elmer Booth
A Thief
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hennessy
- Original Title
- So Near, Yet So Far
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
George Hennessy
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
George Hennessy
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is So Near, Yet So Far about?
It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.
Who directed So Near, Yet So Far?
So Near, Yet So Far was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in So Near, Yet So Far?
The principal cast of So Near, Yet So Far includes Walter Miller, Mary Pickford, Robert Harron, Lionel Barrymore, Christy Cabanne.
When was So Near, Yet So Far released and how long is it?
So Near, Yet So Far was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for So Near, Yet So Far?
So Near, Yet So Far holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).