Zander the Great
Synopsis
Mamie, an orphan girl who was abused in the orphanage, is taken in by Mrs. Caldwell, a kindly woman with a young son named Alexander. Mamie hits it off with the lad, and nicknames him "Zander". When Mrs. Caldwell dies, the authorities decree that the boy must be placed in the same orphanage where Mamie was mistreated. Horrified, Mamie determines to see to it that the boy will be spared the same treatment that she had to suffer.
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Marion Davies
Mamie Smith
Holbrook Blinn
Juan Fernández
Harrison Ford
Good News
Harry Myers
Texas
George Siegmann
Black Bart
Emily Fitzroy
The Matron
Hobart Bosworth
The Sheriff
Richard Carle
Mr. Pepper
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Caldwell
Jack Huff
Zander
Olin Howland
Elmer Lovejoy
Harry Watson
Good News
Pat Wing
Little Girl (uncredited)
Toby Wing
Little Girl (uncredited)
Carmencita Johnson
Baby (uncredited)
Betsy Ann Hisle
Little Girl (uncredited)
Harry Watson
Good News
Josephine Crowell
Orphanage Trustee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Victor Schertzinger
- Original Title
- Zander the Great
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George W. Hill
Frances Marion, Salisbury Field, Lillie Hayward
Victor Schertzinger
Harold Wenstrom, George Barnes
James C. McKay, W. Donn Hayes
William Randolph Hearst
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Screenplay
James C. McKay
Editor
Victor Schertzinger
Original Music Composer
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
William Randolph Hearst
Producer
Gretl Urban Thurlow
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zander the Great
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What is Zander the Great about?
Mamie, an orphan girl who was abused in the orphanage, is taken in by Mrs. Caldwell, a kindly woman with a young son named Alexander. Mamie hits it off with the lad, and nicknames him "Zander". When Mrs. Caldwell dies, the authorities decree that the boy must be placed in the same orphanage where Mamie was mistreated. Horrified, Mamie determines to see to it that the boy will be spared the same treatment that she had to suffer.
Who directed Zander the Great?
Zander the Great was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in Zander the Great?
The principal cast of Zander the Great includes Marion Davies, Holbrook Blinn, Harrison Ford, Harry Myers, George Siegmann.
When was Zander the Great released and how long is it?
Zander the Great was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Zander the Great?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zander the Great was composed by Victor Schertzinger.