A Child of the Ghetto
Synopsis
After her mother's death, Ruth struggles to support herself as a seamstress. While Ruth delivers shirts to the factory owner, the owner's son steals some money and Ruth is accused of the crime. She flees the ghetto of New York's Lower East Side and hides in the country where she meets a young farmer.
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Dorothy West
Ruth
Kate Bruce
Ruth's Mother
Dell Henderson
The Proprietor
Charles West
The Proprietor's Son
W. Chrystie Miller
The Old Man
George Nichols
Officer Quinn
Henry B. Walthall
The Farmer
Clara T. Bracy
The Farm Woman
William J. Butler
In Second Shop
Charles Craig
In Sweatshop
Gladys Egan
Flower Girl
Frank Evans
Policeman
Francis J. Grandon
Doctor
Ruth Hart
In Second Shop
Guy Hedlund
In Sweatshop
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- A Child of the Ghetto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph, Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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What is A Child of the Ghetto about?
After her mother's death, Ruth struggles to support herself as a seamstress. While Ruth delivers shirts to the factory owner, the owner's son steals some money and Ruth is accused of the crime. She flees the ghetto of New York's Lower East Side and hides in the country where she meets a young farmer.
Who directed A Child of the Ghetto?
A Child of the Ghetto was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A Child of the Ghetto?
The principal cast of A Child of the Ghetto includes Dorothy West, Kate Bruce, Dell Henderson, Charles West, W. Chrystie Miller.
When was A Child of the Ghetto released and how long is it?
A Child of the Ghetto was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 16m.