The Three Godfathers
Synopsis
Three outlaws fleeing a posse through the desert come upon a dying woman and her baby in a wagon. Before she passes away, she makes the men promise to take care of her baby and get it safely through the desert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward LeSaint
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward LeSaint, Harvey Gates, Peter B. Kyne
- Original Title
- The Three Godfathers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward LeSaint
Edward LeSaint, Harvey Gates, Peter B. Kyne
Department Leadership Roster
Edward LeSaint
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three Godfathers
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What is The Three Godfathers about?
Three outlaws fleeing a posse through the desert come upon a dying woman and her baby in a wagon. Before she passes away, she makes the men promise to take care of her baby and get it safely through the desert.
Who directed The Three Godfathers?
The Three Godfathers was directed by Edward LeSaint.
Who stars in The Three Godfathers?
The principal cast of The Three Godfathers includes Harry Carey, Stella LeSaint, George Berrell, Joe Rickson, Jack Hoxie.
When was The Three Godfathers released and how long is it?
The Three Godfathers was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Three Godfathers based on a book or true story?
The Three Godfathers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter B. Kyne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Three Godfathers?
The Three Godfathers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).