The Adventures of Billy
Synopsis
Little Billy, the bootblack, finding luck against him, decides to move to some other town. To do this he must walk, as he hasn’t the wherewithal for a railroad ticket. While trudging through the country, he falls into the hands of a couple of sinister-looking tramps, and they at once, by threats, force him to beg for them. A day or so later, the tramps hold up an old man, and while procuring his money throw him down with such force as to unintentionally kill him. Panic-stricken at their awful deed, they feel that the boy’s knowledge of the affair will prove disastrous for them, and so they decide to get rid of him. Through the sagacity of a dog the boy is saved and the tramps are captured.
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Edna Foster
Billy
Donald Crisp
First Tramp
Joseph Graybill
Second Tramp
Dell Henderson
Rich Man
Claire McDowell
Rich Woman
D.W. Griffith
On Bench
Kate Bruce
The Maid
Frank Evans
The Farmer
W. Chrystie Miller
Robbery Victim
Grace Henderson
Woman on Porch
Harry Hyde
On Lawn
Charles Hill Mailes
Farmhand / Rescuer
Marie Newton
Young Girl
Alfred Paget
Farmhand / Rescuer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- James Carroll
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Billy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
James Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
James Carroll
Writer
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What is The Adventures of Billy about?
Little Billy, the bootblack, finding luck against him, decides to move to some other town. To do this he must walk, as he hasn’t the wherewithal for a railroad ticket. While trudging through the country, he falls into the hands of a couple of sinister-looking tramps, and they at once, by threats, force him to beg for them. A day or so later, the tramps hold up an old man, and while procuring his money throw him down with such force as to unintentionally kill him. Panic-stricken at their awful deed, they feel that the boy’s knowledge of the affair will prove disastrous for them, and so they decide to get rid of him. Through the sagacity of a dog the boy is saved and the tramps are captured.
Who directed The Adventures of Billy?
The Adventures of Billy was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Adventures of Billy?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Billy includes Edna Foster, Donald Crisp, Joseph Graybill, Dell Henderson, Claire McDowell.
When was The Adventures of Billy released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Billy was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 18m.