The Cricket on the Hearth
Synopsis
After three years at sea, Edward returns home to find his sweetheart forced into an engagement with a much older man.
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"The Cricket On The Hearth" (1909) director D.W. Griffith
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-16
Top Cast
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Owen Moore
Edward Plummer
Violet Mersereau
May Fielding
Linda Arvidson
Sister Dorothy
Dorothy West
Sister Bertha
David Miles
Caleb Plummer
George Nichols
Mr. Fielding
Anita Hendrie
Mrs. Fielding
Herbert Prior
John Peerybingle
Mack Sennett
Merry Andrew
John R. Cumpson
Innkeeper
Harry Solter
Tackleton
Arthur V. Johnson
The Minister
Dorothy Bernard
Charles Inslee
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- The Cricket on the Hearth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods, Charles Dickens
Department Leadership Roster
Frank E. Woods
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Charles Dickens
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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 The Cricket on the Hearth about?
After three years at sea, Edward returns home to find his sweetheart forced into an engagement with a much older man.
Who directed The Cricket on the Hearth?
The Cricket on the Hearth was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Cricket on the Hearth?
The principal cast of The Cricket on the Hearth includes Owen Moore, Violet Mersereau, Linda Arvidson, Dorothy West, David Miles.
When was The Cricket on the Hearth released and how long is it?
The Cricket on the Hearth was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cricket on the Hearth?
The Cricket on the Hearth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).