Fanchon, the Cricket
Synopsis
A young wild girl, Fanchon, lives in a forest with her eccentric grandmother who is suspected by the villagers of being a witch. The unkempt Fanchon suffers from her grandmother's sorceress reputation. One day the girl rescues a boy from drowning and they fall in love, but Fanchon won't agree to marry him unless his father asks her. A year later the boy has fallen very ill and it is only the presence of the enchanting Fanchon that helps to restore his health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kirkwood, George Sand, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Fanchon, the Cricket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
James Kirkwood, George Sand, Frances Marion
Edward Wynard
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
James Kirkwood
Writer
Frances Marion
Writer
Edward Wynard
Director of Photography
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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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fanchon, the Cricket
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What is Fanchon, the Cricket about?
A young wild girl, Fanchon, lives in a forest with her eccentric grandmother who is suspected by the villagers of being a witch. The unkempt Fanchon suffers from her grandmother's sorceress reputation. One day the girl rescues a boy from drowning and they fall in love, but Fanchon won't agree to marry him unless his father asks her. A year later the boy has fallen very ill and it is only the presence of the enchanting Fanchon that helps to restore his health.
Who directed Fanchon, the Cricket?
Fanchon, the Cricket was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Fanchon, the Cricket?
The principal cast of Fanchon, the Cricket includes Mary Pickford, Jack Standing, Lottie Pickford, Dick Lee, Russell Bassett.
When was Fanchon, the Cricket released and how long is it?
Fanchon, the Cricket was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is Fanchon, the Cricket based on a book or true story?
Fanchon, the Cricket is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Sand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fanchon, the Cricket?
Fanchon, the Cricket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).