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Maurice Costello
Sydney Carton
Florence Turner
Lucie Manette
John Bunny
Jailer
Norma Talmadge
(Mimi) Woman on the way to guillotine
William Humphrey
The Duke D'Evremon
Florence Foley
The Woodcutter's Child
Kenneth Casey
Duke's Son in Early Scenes
Ralph Ince
James Morrison
Peasant brother
Julia Swayne Gordon
Miss Pross
Charles Kent
Dr. Manette
Tefft Johnson
Defarge
Leo Delaney
Darnay
Mabel Normand
William Shea
Jarvis Lorry
Helen Gardner
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Humphrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Eugene Mullin
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Humphrey
Charles Dickens, Eugene Mullin
Department Leadership Roster
William Humphrey
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Two Cities
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
An early film version of the Charles Dickens classic about the French Revolution and its subsequent Reign of Terror.
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by William Humphrey.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes Maurice Costello, Florence Turner, John Bunny, Norma Talmadge, William Humphrey.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 45m.
Is A Tale of Two Cities based on a book or true story?
A Tale of Two Cities is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).